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Crispy Cheesy Beef Tortillas
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Crispy Cheesy Beef Tortillas

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beef (browned)Meat500 g
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • seasoning blend (your favorite beef/taco seasoning)Spices2 g
  • hot salsa (a few tablespoons)Pantry60 ml
  • water (splash)Other60 ml
  • flour tortillas (medium size)Bakery4 pieces
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy250 g
  • flour (for the sealing paste)Pantry20 g
  • water (for the sealing paste)Other30 ml
  • vegetable oil (for pan-frying)Pantry40 ml

per serving

Nutrition

530kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
30 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
    • Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink.
    Step 1
  2. Add pepper and seasonings

    • Add the diced bell pepper to the pan.
    • Stir in the seasoning blend and cook until the pepper softens.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer with salsa

    • Stir in the hot salsa and a splash of water.
    • Let the mixture simmer until slightly thickened, then set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the sealing paste

    • Mix the flour with the water in a small bowl until smooth and thick.
    Step 4
  5. Fill the tortillas

    • Lay a tortilla flat and scatter mozzarella over one half.
    • Spoon the beef mixture on top, then add more mozzarella.
    • Fold the tortilla over the filling.
    Step 5
  6. Seal the edges

    • Brush the flour-and-water paste along the open edges.
    • Press firmly to seal the tortilla closed.
    Step 6
  7. Pan-fry until crispy

    • Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the tortillas on both sides until crispy and golden.
    • Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
    Step 7