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Brown the ground beef and drain.
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Add 2/3 cup of water and seasoning packet.
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In other words, cook according to directions on the packet.
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Add salsa.
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Cook through on low heat.
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Keep warm.
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Slice pepper jack cheese into three 1/4 inch slices per taco.
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Set aside.
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Add vegetable oil to a wide frying pan.
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Heat until a small corner of a tortilla comes out slightly browned.
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Place three slices of pepper jack on the bottom half of a tortilla.
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I break the slices apart to cover more surface area.
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Fold tortilla in half as evenly as possible.
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Drop into oil very carefully.
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Use tongs to carefully push any bubbles down,and rotate tortilla in the oil.
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Use tongs to gently flip tortilla,and lightly brown both sides.
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*Cheese will likely seep out, but that's okay.
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Fried cheese is a good thing.
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Drain tortilla on a plate covered in paper towels.
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Don't press down too much on the tortilla, you'll squeeze out all of the cheese, and ruin everyone's good time.
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Add seasoned meat, shredded cheese, and any desired toppings on the top of your beautiful, fried quesadilla.
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Eat, and wonder how you ever lived without this dish in your life.
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Love you!