Recipe: Crispy Taco Recipe

Crispy Taco Recipe
(6 servings)

1 lb Lean ground beef
1/2 c Chopped onion
1 Clove garlic, minced or pressed, optional
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Chili powder
2 c Diced tomatoes
4 lg Wheat flour tortillas

Oil for trying tortilla. Brown together ground beef, onion and gaarlic in a heavy frying pan over medium heat, stirring until meat loses its pinkness. Add salt and chili poweder, blending well. Place 1/2 cup of the ground beef filling. 1/2 cup shredded chesse 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. Pour oil into large 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, about 45 seconds per side. Remove from pan onto paper towelling. Cut into wedges to serve.