Crispitos

Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and seasonings are used to make crispitos. They're wrapped in a flour and corn tortilla shell and are great for dipping in queso sauce, salsa, or sour cream.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispitos

Servings:

Calories: 73kcal

Equipment

Baking sheets
silicone mats
food processor
meat spatula
wooden spoons
mixing bowls

Ingredients

16 oz ground beef OR ground chicken
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons turmeric + more for "authentic" school lunch color
2 tablespoons cumin
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chunky salsa
5 tortillas 10-12 inch round
vegetable oil cooking spray
queso sauce for serving
sour cream for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the ground beef and crumble it. Rinse in a strainer before adding to a food processor. Combine the paprika, turmeric, cumin, water, and salsa in a mixing bowl. Blend the meat in a food processor until it has the consistency of paste.
Divide the tortillas in half. Measure out 1/4 cup of the filling and shape it into a log about a half inch in from the cut side of the tortilla. Fold over each end of the tortilla and tightly wrap it around the filling.
Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the filled tortillas on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Coat the tops of each filled tortilla with cooking spray.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges begin to crisp but do not brown. Serve with plenty of nacho cheese and sour cream on top. Enjoy!

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