Community Pick
Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers
photo by Nimz_
- Ready In:
- 17mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (can use ground turkey if you like)
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (I like mine spicy and use a little more)
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup diced jalapenos or 1 cup green chili (optional)
- 4 large wheat flour tortillas
- oil, for frying
directions
- Brown together the ground beef or turkey, onion and garlic in a heavy frying pan over medium heat, until meat looses pinkness.
- Add salt and chili powder to meat, mixing well.
- Put 1/2 cup of the ground beef filling, 1/2 cup of cheese, and 1/2 cup of tomatoes onto one half of each tortilla adding your jalapeno/green chilies now if you want to use them.
- Fold the other half of tortilla over and press to remove any air pockets.
- Heat oil in pan to medium high, and when hot, place filled tortillas into the pan 1 or 2 at a time, size of pan permitting.
- Saute over medium high heat until golden brown on each side, approximately 45 seconds per side.
- Remove and place on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Cut into wedges and serve!
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
Very good... tasted like a mexican pizza almost. Only change I made is to brush with olive oil and place in oven for ten minutes. I sprinkled a little more cheese on top before serving. My family gobbled these right up. Excellent for kids because they aren't ultra spicy. We'll definitely make again. Thanks.
-
Loved it, loved it, loved it!!! It was very simple to make and the whole family enjoyed it. I made a few changes. My family doesn't eat ground meat so instead I used 1lb shredded chicken and then mixed the chicken in with a packet of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water. Awesome!! I will be making this again, for sure.
see 33 more reviews
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
*OzMan*
Canton, South Dakota
<p>Enjoy cooking and learning new things</p>