Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped (or substitute frozen chopped onions to save time)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1T, about a palmful, ground cumin (reduced portion of 1 tsp. given in video recipe)
1T, about a palmful, dark chili powder (reduced portion of 3/4 tsp. given in video recipe)
1 tsp. cayenne pepper sauce (optional)
1 tsp., about 1/3 a palmful, coarse salt
1T, 1 turn around the pan, vegetable oil
4 or more - 12 inch soft flour tortillas
1 cup mild taco sauce
1 heart of romaine lettuce, shredded
2 small plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
On the side:
Fresh-cut seasonal vegetable pieces
Assorted tortilla chips
Mild salsa for dipping |
Directions
- Combine ground meat with onion, garlic, spices and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
- Form 4 or more patties, depending upon desired patty size.
- Pan fry patties in 1T oil over medium-high heat for 7 minutes on each side. If using a George Foreman grill, do not use oil. Just place burgers on grill at let cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
- To make a taco pocket, blister a flour tortilla on a hot griddle pan for 30 seconds on each side or until warm.
- Place tortilla on dinner place and spread surface with 1/4 cup mild taco sauce. Pile shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a handful of cheese in center of tortilla.
- Top veggies and cheese with cooked taco burger patty and wrap tortilla up and over patty on all four sides.
- Turn square pouch over and cut from corner to corner, making 2 taco pockets that will not crumble and drip like traditional tacos.
- Serve taco pockets with cut fresh seasonal veggies, assorted tortilla chips and mild salsa for dipping.
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