Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers

"These are pretty easy, tasty and are a great appetizer or snack before the football games start, or you could even add beans/rice and Margaritas for a meal! For a more South-of-the-Border taste, add some diced Jalapeno peppers or green chilies before frying these. ;)"
 
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Ready In:
17mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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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!

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Reviews

  1. Did these in my George Forman grill instead of frying in oil and they still turned out crispy and delicious. I used leftover shredded beef instead of HB. This was a great idea for a change from the ususal mexican dishes I've made.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. Delicious! Well written and easy to follow recipe, they turned out perfectly. I made them exactly according to the specifications in the recipe and oh man, were they good! No, it had nothing to do with the tequila we drank while cooking! Thanks for a winner OzMan!
     
  5. Okay, but lacked flavor. My suggestions: - add spices after draining meat - roast jalapenos under the broiler - use more spices or a taco season packet - use a more authentic Mexican cheese. This made 6 for us.
     
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