Cheesy Beef Tortilla Pinwheels

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the 2 lbs of 80/20 ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced sweet onion, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and BBQ seasoning (or salt, pepper, and garlic). Mix thoroughly until the aromatics and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the beef.

2. 2

   Lay out the large burrito-size flour tortillas. Spread a thin, even layer of the raw beef mixture across the entire surface of each tortilla, leaving a small margin at the edges.

3. 3

   Top the beef layer with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated mozzarella cheese.

4. 4

   Roll each tortilla tightly into a log, ensuring the beef and cheese are secured inside.

5. 5

   Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into 1-inch thick pinwheels.

6. 6

   Thread the pinwheels onto skewers, piercing through the center of the spirals to hold them together during grilling.

7. 7

   Lightly brush the outside of the tortillas with oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking and encourage browning.

8. 8

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grate and grill for 15-20 minutes total.

   Start 15-minute timer
9. 9

   Flip the skewers every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent the tortillas from burning. Cook until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74 °C), the cheese is fully melted, and the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.

   Start 3-minute timer
10. 10

    While the pinwheels are grilling, prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing 1 cup chopped parsley, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Remove the hot pinwheels from the grill and immediately brush with the fresh chimichurri sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.