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Beef Tortillas

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Beef Tortillas

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For Beef Filling:

  • 2 lbs. of left of roast beef – sliced into thin strips
  • 15 oz. can of black beans – drained
  • 1 large jalapeño – diced with seeds
  • 2 vine ripe tomatoes – diced with seeds
  • 1 ½ onions – sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • ¼ cup of chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • ½ tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • 8 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice
  • Sour cream for topping

Small Tomato Salad for the Tortilla Topping:

  • 1 vine ripe tomato – diced
  • ½ onion – diced
  • ½ cup of fresh Italian parsley or cilantro
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon or lime
  • 2–3 tbs. olive oil

For the Flatbread:

  • 3 cups of flour
  • 3 tbs. of canola oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¾ cup of warm water

Instructions

For Beef Filling:

  1. Heat a cast iron sauce pan with the olive oil and add beef, garlic, tomatoes, onions and jalapeño; gently sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic fragrant.
  2. Add the water, beans and seasonings and continue to gently simmer.

Small Tomato Salad for the Tortilla Topping:

  1. Combine all of the above in a small bowl and mix.

For the Flatbread:

  1. In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Mix and make a well in the center; add the oil and slowly add enough water to bring the flour together.
  2. Form the flour into a soft, springy ball.
  3. Four a clean surface and place the dough on the surface. Cut the dough into quarters; for into small balls and then cut in half again. Form into balls and roll out as thin as possible but still manageable to lift.
  4. Heat a cast iron pan and place the flatbread on the pan. When it bubbles and becomes firm; flip and finish cooking. Wrap in a cloth until ready to use.

To Build the Tortilla:

  1. Plate the flatbread; fill with the beef followed by the tomato salad, sour cream and finally the shredded cheese; finally fold over and EAT!!
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  1. Sandee says

    I love Mexican food very much. This would be even better for me with chicken as I’m not supposed to eat much beef. Bugger on that as I sneak some beef now and then. I don’t tell my doctor either.

    Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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  2. Mary Bostow says

    Oh my Catherine this looks absolutely delicious!! I’m saving this recipe, it’s a much try. My husband is from Texas and loves Mexican Food, he’s helped me to appreciate all those wonderful flavors! Thank you Catherine!

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  7. Cakelaw says

    I love tortillas!! I have just come back from the US, where I spent quite a deal of time in the southwest, and I have had some amazing tortillas, enchiladas and burritos. These look fabulous – I will have to try making my own tortillas.

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  9. Nee says

    Hi Catherine , being from Louisiana , I do so appreciate this delicious dish and the heat makes it so much better . I bet it would be good with chicken or pork . Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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  11. Michaele says

    This was just splendid! I love that you use so many seasonings – and ones that I love like Turmeric (for health) and Cilantro (for awesome)!

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  12. David says

    Catherine, Love the tortillas… I might use the same ingredients for a nice big batch of tacos too! Take Care, Big Dzddy Dave

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  14. Dottie says

    Hi Catherine,
    Another busy day in Catherine’s kitchen…Fabulous recipe! I love dishes that you can make your own, by adding or taking out what your family likes. The photos of the steps are terrific, I always enjoy seeing that, from nothing to something outstanding. It is so exciting to see the outcome. Love the flatbread recipe too! Great combination of ingredients…Another Gold Star for Living the Gourmet *…Blessing for a lovely weekend… Dottie 🙂

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  26. Chrystal Mahan says

    I would eat Mexican inspired every. single. day. It’s one of my favorite things because traditional Irish dishes! Thanks for linking at The Yuck Stops Here. Pinned! Chrystal @ YUMeating

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  27. Cindy says

    What a great idea for leftover beef. With just hubby and I we often have leftovers! Can’t wait to try this delicious dish. The flatbread looks amazing–and your photos are beautiful. I’m in love with your blog!

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  28. Julia Gibson says

    I’d love if you’d come link up on my new Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday Blog Hop! You will get exposure on 5 blogs, and you might even get featured next week!

    Julia @ Mini Van Dreams

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  29. Natasha In Oz says

    Thanks for joining in with the Say G’Day Saturday linky party. I love all of your delicious recipes!

    I just shared your post on Facebook, G+ and Pinterest.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  31. Michelle Meche says

    We love Mexican and Tex-mex food. This is a great way to use leftovers!
    Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week. Nice to have you join in.

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