Texas Beef Council

Roast Beef Roll-Ups Appetizers

Servings
   6-8 servings

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Beef Type
   Miscellaneous Cuts


Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. deli-sliced roast beef
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 (8 oz.) container whipped cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup romaine lettuce or basil leaves

Instructions

Place a flour tortilla on a cutting board and evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto tortilla.

Working at the edge closest to you place 2 slices of roast beef, red onion, tomato and lettuce.

Starting at one end, roll tortilla and secure with a wooden toothpick.

Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.

Place tortilla rolls in a plastic storage bag or wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to chill.

Before serving, slice each roll-up into ½ inch thick pieces. Serve immediately.

Suggestions

For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 6 oz.) 245 calories; 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 48 mg cholesterol; 552 mg sodium; 18 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 12 g protein; 1.1 mg niacin; 0.1 mg vitamin B6; 0.1 mcg vitamin B12; 2.7 mg iron; 6.7 mcg selenium; 0.5 mg zinc.