Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 -3 cups cheddar cheese or 2 -3 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1 (33 ounce) package corn tortillas, should be 36 tortillas in the package
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • In large skillet brown meat, onion and garlic. Add Taco Seasoning Mix, cumin, diced green chilies, and water, turn heat to low and allow to simmer until all liquid has evaporated.
  • Grate Cheese and set aside. In large cast iron skillet, heat oil to sizzling. Place torilla in grease allow to fry for a few seconds then turn, put a couple of tablespoons full of meat and some cheese in middle of tortilla, allow to cook a few and fold in half over mixture before getting to crispy.
  • Place paper towels in baking sheet, put each finished taco in this sprinkling with parmasan cheese, and place in oven set at warm or less than 200 degrees. Continue making tacos, and placing until sheet is filled.
  • Shred lettuce finely; chop tomatoes, green onions, radishes, and cucumber; grate some more cheese for toppings. Also include salsa and sour cream, even some avacado or quacamole if you like.
  • Get out plenty of napkins cuz you're soooo gonna need em.