Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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3/4 cup water
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6 fajita-size flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
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3 cups canola oil, enough to fill a large skillet about 1 inch high
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1 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
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1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, four cheese blend
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1/2 cup lettuce, chopped
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1/2 cup taco sauce, from a jar
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1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, brown meat on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
- Stir in Taco Seasoning Mix, red pepper and water.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
- While meat is simmering, add oil to a separate large skillet on low until oil is hot.
- Using tongs, immerse one tortilla at a time completely in oil. Cook tortilla for approximately one minute, turning it over several times in the oil.
- Remove tortilla from oil and place on paper towel.
- Plate each tortilla and add a couple spoons of seasoned meat, cheese and lettuce. Fold tortilla over and serve. Top with taco sauce, sour cream, salsa if desired.