Name: Tortillas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 4 cup plain flour; 2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup water warmed; 4 tbs oil hot; 1 cup cheese grated; 2.00 garlic clove crushed; 500 g pork mince; 2.00 tsp salt; 2 tsp white vinegar; 2 tsp brandy; 1 tsp chilli powder; 2 onion small; 3 tbs oil; 2 tsp plain flour; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 tbs water

by oldsheila Last updated on 07/09/2019

A great side dish or entree. - oldsheila

Ingredients

4 cup plain flour
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter
1 cup water warmed
4 tbs oil hot
1 cup cheese grated

Chorizo filling

1 garlic clove crushed
500 g pork mince
1 tsp salt
2 tsp white vinegar
2 tsp brandy
1 tsp chilli powder

Sauce

2 onion small
1 garlic clove crushed
3 tbs oil
2 tsp plain flour
1/4 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 cup tomato puree
1 tbs water

Method

Step 1

Tortillas: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add butter and mix through.
Step 2

Stir in enough water to make a firm dough.
Step 3

Knead lightly on floured board until dough is smooth. Shape portions into egg sized balls, cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
Step 4

Roll each piece into thin circles 18-20 cm in diameter.
Step 5

Fry ungreased in a hot pan until lightly brown, about 2 minutes one side and 1 minute the other side.
Step 6

Chorizo filling: Mix all ingredients well. Fry over medium heat until well browned, stirring frequently.
Step 7

Sauce: Heat oil in pan, stir in onions and garlic. Cook until golden.
Step 8

Mix remaining ingredients to smooth paste and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, adding just enough water to make a thick sauce.
Step 9

To serve: Dip tortilla into hot oil, then chilli sauce.
Step 10

Spoon chorizo sauce on each tortilla, cover with chilli sauce and top with a sprinkle of grated cheese.
Step 11

Roll up and arrange in a baking dish.
Step 12

Spoon a little more chilli sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional grated cheese.
Step 13

Bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.