Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers Recipes

EASY CRISPY TACO TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Brown together the ground beef or turkey, onion and garlic in a heavy frying pan over medium heat, until meat looses pinkness.
• Add salt and chili powder to meat, mixing well.
• Put 1/2 cup of the ground beef filling, 1/2 cup of cheese, and 1/2 cup of tomatoes onto one half of each tortilla adding your jalapeno/green chilies now if you want to use them.
• Fold the other half of tortilla over and press to remove any air pockets.
• Heat oil in pan to medium high, and when hot, place filled tortillas into the pan 1 or 2 at a time, size of pan permitting.
• Saute over medium high heat until golden brown on each side, approximately 45 seconds per side.
• Remove and place on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
• Cut into wedges and serve!

BITE-SIZE TACO TURNOVERS

Steps:

• For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet until brown.
• Drain off fat.
• Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder.
• Set aside.
• Unroll pizza dough.
• Roll dough into a 14x10-1/2-inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3-1/2-inch squares.
• Divide filling among dough squares.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Brush edges with water.
• Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough to the opposite corner, making a triangle.
• Press edges well with a fork to seal.
• Arrange on a greased baking sheet.
• Prick with fork.
• Combine egg and the 1 teaspoon water; brush onto turnovers.
• Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CRISPY TACO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray a mini-muffin pan lightly with vegetable oil.
• Seperate wonton wrappers and place one in each cup of the pan. Using the pampered chef mini tart shaper, press each wonton into the cup, keeping the cup area open. (If you don't have the tart shaper, just press down with your fingers, being careful not to tear the wonton).
• Combine all filling ingredients into a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
• Fill the wonton cups with a teaspoon each of the filling mixture.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown. Garnish with toppings of your choice.