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Collected Item: “Comfort Food in an Uncomfortable time.”

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Comfort Food in an Uncomfortable time.

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In the midst of the chaos of: at home learning, quarantine, and the endless stream of commercials asking to support major corporations such Mcdonalds and Taco Bell, the epiphany that fast food could be made...slower, safer, but just as nostalgic, came to mind. No longer will you have to put your life, or an essential workers life, on the line for mediocre fast food!
In order to emulate the staple dish of a CrunchWrap Supreme, the following ingredients are necessary.

Recipe Ingredients:
- 16 oz of Ground Beef
- 4 Large Tortillas
- 8 medium size tortillas
- 1 head of lettuce
- 4 oz of tomatoes
- 2 oz of peppers
- 4 tablespoons of sour cream
- 6 oz of cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper


Steps to Make It
01
Layer skillet with oil and heat to medium or medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat before adding the medium tortillas.

Once the oil has begun to "pop" place one tortilla into the pan. It should sizzle immediately, cooking for about 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat until 4 medium tortillas have been cooked.

02
On Medium Heat place the ground beef on the skillet. Add powders, spices, as meat cooks.

03
As the beef is cooking, dice the tomatoes, peppers, and place in a small mixing bowl. *note a food processor may be used as a substitute

04
As the beef has finished cooking, set aside for 5 minutes

05
Assembly:
Place 2-4oz of the cooked beef in the center of an uncooked large tortilla,
06
Apply a spoonful of cheese, and diced peppers and tomatoes, and lettuce

07
Place a medium fried tortilla atop the meat,cheese, and lettuce mixture

08
Spread ½ tablespoon of sour cream, place another spoonful of cheese, diced tomatoes and lettuce

09
Place a medium uncooked tortilla atop the fried medium tortilla

10
Begin to fold the large tortilla’s outer edges over the filling, creating a five sided shape

11
Reheat the skillet to medium heat and place the CrunchWrapSupreme, seam side down, on the hot pan. Cook until lightly golden. Flip and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes.

12
Repeat steps 5-11

13
Enjoy!

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Arizona State University, HST 515, and Food is Life

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Emmett Burnton

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2020-08-17
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