Tacos American-style

Taco shells

 * 10 flour tortillas (Fajita Size)
 * ¼ cup Crisco (all-vegetable shortening)

Meat

 * 1½ lbs ground beef
 * salt and pepper
 * garlic salt (or [[garlic powder|powder)

Toppings

 * 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
 * 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
 * ½ cup tomatoes (diced)

Directions

 * 1) Fry ground beef in a frying pan.
 * 2) Season with salt pepper and garlic salt.
 * 3) Drain.
 * 4) Chop lettuce and tomatoes, shred cheese.
 * 5) Melt shortening in frying pan, fry tortillas one at a time.
 * 6) When golden brown and crispy, drain upside down, on paper towels.
 * 7) Fill tortillas with a few tablespoons of meat.
 * 8) Top with lettuce, tomato and cheese.
 * 9) Use ketchup or taco sauce.