Fresh, Fried & Spicy Soft Tacos

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 fajita-size flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
• 3 cups canola oil, enough to fill a large skillet about 1 inch high
• 1 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
• 1 1/2 cups mexican blend cheese, four cheese blend
• 1/2 cup lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup taco sauce, from a jar

Recipe

• 1 in a medium skillet, brown meat on medium-high heat. drain fat.
• 2 stir in taco seasoning mix, red pepper and water.
• 3 bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
• 4 while meat is simmering, add oil to a separate large skillet on low until oil is hot.
• 5 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.
• 6 remove tortilla from oil and place on paper towel.
• 7 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.