Crispy Taco Turnovers

By awright0511

Ingredients

• 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 cups shredded Monterey Jack
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 4 large wheat flour tortillas
• oil for frying
• jalapenos
• sour cream

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Brown together ground beef, onion, and garlic.

Add salt and chili powder.

Place 1/2 cup of the ground beef, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup tomatoes onto one half of each tortilla. Fold other half over filling, pressing it down to remove any air pockets.

Pour oil into large skillet to 1/4 inch depth.

Place tortillas into pan. Saute until golden on each side.

Remove from pan to paper towel to drain

Serve with sour cream.