Taco Meat

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
dash garlic powder
1/2 cup water


In a bowl use your hands to combine all the ingredients except the water. Add meat mixture and water in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until cook through. Finished product should be smooth and somewhat pasting looking.

Tacos Dorado (Crispy Tacos)Taco Meat above
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or taco cheese)
24 - 3 inch corn tortillas
vegetable oilMix taco meat with the cheese, allow to melt.
Brush tortillas with oil on both sides and put
in a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes, this will make
them pliable.  Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium
heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil. On half of each tortilla
spoon 2-3 teaspoons of taco/cheese mixture, fold
tortilla in half and push together, DO NOT seal them.
When the oil is hot fry the tacos for 2-3 minutes on each
side. Place finished tacos on a paper towel and dab off oil.
keep warm in a 200 degree oven until all are done.