EASY CRISPY TACO TURNOVERS

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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. ;)

Provided by OzMan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.3, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 1413.5, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 43.2

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