Thanksgiving Revamped - Day 3: Turkey Taquitos

I tweaked this recipe I found on Food Network. Try it and let me know what you think.

Turkey Taquitos

2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 white onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 jalapeno, minced

1 1/2 cups shredded turkey

1 1/2 cups shredded monteray jack cheese

1 large tomato chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

10 white or yellow corn tortillas

Sweat the onion, garlic, and jalapeno in a saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Remove from the heat and add to a large bowl. To the bowl, add the shredded turkey, cheese, tomatoes and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Wet each tortilla and wrap in damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds so they are pliable.

Fill the tortillas with a tablespoon of filling and roll tightly into a thin taquito, securing with a toothpick. Keep the taquitos covered with a damp towel before cooking otherwise the corn tortillas will dry out and crack. Heat 2 cups oil in a straight-sided pan. Place the taquitos in the hot oil in batches and shallow fry until crisp, rolling to cook all sides, about 2 minutes.

Drain the taquitos on paper towels and salt liberally. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Serve with salsa.