Mexican Roll Ups

A tasty alternative to sandwiches for a lunchbox or picnic. Roast beef, chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and seasonings are rolled in whole wheat tortillas and wrapped in tinfoil. East to transport, and neat to eat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 6 leaves romaine lettuce
• 6 (12 inch) whole wheat tortillas
• 1 ¼ pounds sliced roast beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For each roll-up, tear off about a 15 inch piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Place the tortilla on the paper or foil. Place a romaine lettuce leaf on top of the tortilla. Add about 3 ounces of beef on top of the lettuce for each tortilla. Divide the tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, oil, vinegar and cumin over each tortilla.

Step 2

Begin rolling the paper or foil over the tortilla to encase the filling. Roll until the sandwich is completely rolled up. To eat, peel back the paper or foil.