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The Celebrated Murtadilla
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The Celebrated Murtadilla

The Celebrated Murtadilla is a delicious combination of spiced Ground Beef, Pickled Peppers, and Cheese enclosed in a griddle seared Tortilla.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Bell Peppers, Cheese, Onion, Ground Beef, Tortilla
Servings: 2
Author: John Thompson

Ingredients

  • 2 large Flour Tortillas;
  • 1/3 lb. ground Beef;
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt;
  • ½ tsp. ground Cumin Seed;
  • 1 tsp. dried Chili Flakes
  • 1 pinch each dried Thyme and Black Pepper;
  • ¼ cup slivered Onion;
  • ¼ cup. Pickled Hot Peppers sliced;
  • ½ cup shredded Cheese I use a Cheddar, Monterey Jack blend.

Instructions

  • Fry the ground beef until browned and drain away the fat.
  • Add the spices to the pan, followed by the Onion and Peppers.
  • When the onion is translucent, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool.
  • Place half of the filling in the center of a Tortilla and fold like an envelope.
  • Pan-fry the package at moderate heat, seam side down, until nicely browned on the underside and then turn and cook to brown the upper surface.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve with condiment of choice.