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Tortillas filled with chili con carne and cheese and toasted in the pan, cut in four on a black rack

Tortilla sandwich

Flossie
A toasted tortilla sandwich oozing with melted cheese and flavorful beef chili - make a tasty lunch from last evening's dinner.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 corn or wheat tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or one tsp of butter)
  • 50 g grated cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • a dollop of beef chili con carne (or your favorite leftovers)

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cheese or if already grated, put it in a small bowl so it's handy.
  • Prepare your favorite filling (beef chili con carne leftovers) by pulling or shredding gently with a fork to minimise any lumps. Place it in a small bowl and leave on the side.
  • Keep your frying pan on a moderate to low heat throughout.
  • In a moderately hot pan, put a tablespoon of olive oil and fry one tortilla for a few seconds.
  • Then quickly turn it so it doesn't absorb all of the oil and the other side can get evenly golden too.
  • Spread a good dollop of your leftover chili con carne as smooth as possible. Let it cook for a minute or so.
  • Spread the grated cheese on top, then add another tortilla.
  • Leave to melt for a minute.
  • Carefully lift it with a wide spatula and add or brush a little more oil so the pan isn't too dry.
  • Turn the tortilla sandwich so it cooks evenly on the other side.
  • Take it out of the frying pan onto a wooden board and cut with a pizza wheel or a sharp knife. Be careful, the cheese is hot!

Notes

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