Lynn's Crispy Fried Taco
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed, optional
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 cup diced tomatoes
4 large wheat flour tortillas
. Brown together ground beef, onion and gaarlic in a heavy frying
pan over medium heat, stirring until meat loses its pinkness.
2. Add salt and chili powder, blending well.
3. Place 1/2 cup of the ground beef filling. 1/2 cup shredded cheese
and 1/4 cup diced tomatoes onto one-half of each tortilla. Fold other
half ocer filling, pressing it down to remove any air pockets.
4. Pour oil into large skillet to 1/4 inch depth.
5. When oil is hot, place filled tortillas into pan a few at a time.
Saute over medium to high heat until golden on each side, about 45
seconds per side.
6. Remove from pan onto paper toweling. Cut into wedges to serve.
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