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Tortillas come in many different sizes and colors and are the perfect vessel for a myriad of dishes! Whether you prefer flour, corn or whole-wheat tortillas, small tortillas or large ones, store bought or homemade, these soft spheres are the perfect recipient for all sorts of fillings. You can bake them in a layered taco pie, you can fry them to garnish taco soup or salad, or even stick them in the deep-fryer to make a delicious taco bowl. The possibilities with tortillas are endless, and we have loads of recipes to get you started!

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These Spanish empanadas are little hot pockets of delicious!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.25 Cups of flour
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 3 Tsp. of lard
  • 1/5 Cup of warm water
  • 5 Tsp. of olive oil
  • 1 Onion, minced
  • 1/2 pound of ground beef
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 Tsp. of chili powder
  • 1 Tsp. of cumin
  • 2 Garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 Can of diced tomatoes

METHOD

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, beaten egg, lard, warm water, and olive oil, and mix thoroughly. 
  2. In a hot pan, pour a little olive oil and sautée the onions, until tender. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic and diced tomatoes. Cook until beef is no longer pink, and the flavors have incorporated well. 
  3. Roll out the empanada dough, and cut out circles with a ramekin. 
  4. Cover a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper, and place the dough circles on top. 
  5. Fill with meat mixture, fold in half and press with the edge of a fork. Brush with egg yolk to glaze.
  6. Cook at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
  7. Remove from oven... and enjoy!

Top rated Tortilla recipes

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Fun to make and the taste is scrumptious!

  • 1 lb. chopped chicken
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 6 tortilla shells
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 or 2 chopped tomatillos
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeno
  • 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 t. dried cilantro
  • 12 oz. grated Monterrey Jack cheese.
4.3/5 (16 Votes)

These Spanish empanadas are little hot pockets of delicious!

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Easy Tex Mex meal using leftovers for a fast delish meal that the kids will love

  • 6 10" whole tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked shredded roast chicken
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped fine or to taste
  • 1 cup roasted vegetables (I used roasted fennel) use whatever vegetables you have leftover.
  • 1/2 red pepper, sliced long strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 cup stewed tomato chunks in liquid
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 zucchini
  • 5-8 cremini mushrooms (button can be used)
  • 100g cream cheese
  • 2 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
  • EVOO
4.1/5 (122 Votes)

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First, marinade the chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Pieces, cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • 3 tablespoons Plain Yoghurt
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tandoori Powder
  • Juice of ½ Lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Red Onion, peeled and finely sliced
  • Tortilla Wraps
  • Few handfuls Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Sliced Tomatoes
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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Spread tomato paste, or ketchup onto the tortilla bread, shred cheese and top with desired toppings, melt in microw

  • Cheese,
  • Tortilla bread,
  • Pepperoni,
  • Olives,
  • any other topings.
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

The Japanese wrap lunchboxes in cloth, not paper... and it's absolutely stunning.

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I got this recipe from a friend who got it from her friend

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • tortilla chips
4.2/5 (28 Votes)

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Cook chicken in one inch water seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper for 1 hour at 350 degrees

  • 1 Can cream of chicken
  • 1 can (7oz) whole Ortega chiles
  • 1 block Monterrey cheese
  • 4 boneless chicken breast
  • 12 flour tortillas
4.1/5 (12 Votes)

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  • Beef or chicken
  • Tortilla
  • Green peppers and onions
  • Salsa
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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- Brown the meat in a little olive oil

  • 2 tortillas
  • 10 oz canned kidney beans
  • 5 oz pork into small cubes
  • 8 oz beef into small cubes
  • 1/3 cup grated cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon of Tabasco
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • generous 3/4 cup of hot water
  • olive oil
  • pepper
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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The best chicken tortilla soup in the world

  • 3 shredded Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 48 oz chicken broth
  • 16 oz frozen corn
  • 14 oz can black beans
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 8 oz corn tortilla strips
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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  • Corn tortillas cut in slices, grated cheese and eggs
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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