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Mexican: Tacos

Source of Recipe


Cocinas de New Mexico






List of Ingredients



• 12 corn tortillas
  
• Shortening
  
• 1 lb. ground beef
  
• 3/4 tsp garlic salt
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
  
• 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
  
• Red or green chile salsa
  






Instructions



1. Heat 2 inches of shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   
2. Holding a tortilla slightly open with tongs, immerse in the hot shortening and carefully fry the bottom portion until crisp, to form a shell. Fry each side of the shell until crisp. Drain on absorbent towels.
   
   
3. Fry the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain. Season with garlic salt.
   
   
4. Layer the meat and remaining ingredients in the taco shells. Serve with red or green chile salsa.
   
   Makes 12 tacos.