Crisp Taco Turnovers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. diced tomatoes
4 large wheat flour tortillas
oil for frying tortillas

Preparation

Brown together ground beef, onion and garlic in a heavy frying pan over medium heat.
Stir until meat loses its pinkness.
Add salt and chili pepper.
Place 1/2 cup ground beef filling, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes onto 1/2 of each tortilla.
Fold other half over.
Remove any air pockets by pressing down.
Pour oil into skillet to 1/4-inch depth.
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, 45 seconds on each side.
Remove from pan onto paper towels.
Cut into wedges and serve.