Ingredients
1/4 cup bacon grease2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef, pork or chicken1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles1 large peeled boiled potato, diced1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro12 flour tortillas (12 inches), warmedVegetable oilOptional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives
Preparation
In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potato until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.
