MEXICAN TORTILLA SKILLET 
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 env. taco seasoning mix
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
2 cups pureed canned or fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add ground beef, minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces with the side of a spoon and mixing everything together.

While beef is browning, slice tortillas into 1-inch squares. A pizza cutter or scissors works well for this.

Add tomatoes, salsa, and cut-up tortillas to skillet and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. If it seems dry, you can add a little water. Once this is heated through, sprinkle cheese over top and cover for a few minutes. Once cheese is melted, it is ready to serve. Sprinkle with chopped green pepper (if using) for a little color, crunch, and a healthy dose of vitamin C.

Note: Don't ask me why, but very often the price of the tortillas sold in the Hispanic foods section of a supermarket is lower than that of the tortillas sold in the refrigerator case of the very same supermarket. Check it out at your store.

Submitted by: Kate Handel

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 Phyllis (Virginia) says:
Kate - this will be on my list for this week. PLEASE submit any other great recipes you have. If you submit several - this site will create a "Kate's cookbook". It will list all your recipes - and have that as a heading. Hope to see more of your recipes soon. I check this site daily - as do many others.

 

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