Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1/3 c. chopped onion
  • 1/8 tsp. each: black, white and red pepper
  • few dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato ketchup
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • oil for frying

Method

  • Saute onion in oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the ground beef. Brown and break up.
  • Season with black, white and red pepper, hot sauce, chili powder, oregano, ketchup and garlic powder.
  • Place 1/8 of meat mixture down center of softened tortilla (see Tip). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Fold over top bottom edges.
  • Fold one side over filling, then other side.
  • Secure with toothpicks. Heat oil, 1/2-inch high, in a heavy skillet.
  • Fry tortillas folded side down first.
  • Turn, brown other side.
  • Drain.
  • Serve hot.