Serves: 5
Total Calories: 480
Yield: 8 tacos

1 pound ground beef
1 cup water
1/2 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 slices tomatoes
SHELLS
8 corn tortillas
vegetable or canola oil
OPTIONAL FILLINGS
guacamole
sour cream
sliced avocado
salsa
hot sauce

1. Brown the ground beef in a frying pan over medium heat, then drain the fat. Add the water, onion, chili powder, garlic salt, and cumin. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated.
2. To prepare the shells, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place a tortilla in the oil for 30 seconds, turn it over with tongs, and fold in half. Cook 30 seconds, turn over, and cook another 30 seconds
3. Once cooked, transfer the crisp, golden shells to paper towels and drain.
4. Fill each shell with 2 or 3 tablespoons of meat, some le?uce, cheese, tomato wedges, and any optional fillings you choose.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 480
Calories from Fat: 120

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