Fried Tacos

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 cup taco sauce (smooth)
• 12 white corn tortillas
• vegetable oil
• 6 slices American cheese
• 1 head lettuce, shredded

1. Brown beef over low heat, break up into fine pieces. Drain.
2. Add beans, smash & mix into beef.
3. Add salt, chili powder, & 2 T of taco sauce; remove from heat.
4. Wrap tortillas in towel & microwave 20-30 seconds to soften.
5. Heat oil in deep fryer.
6. Spread meat mixture on center of each tortilla.
7. Fold tortilla over & press closed.
8. Drop each taco into hot oil & fry until crispy.
9. Drain cooked tacos on paper towels.
10. Open shells & add 1/2 slice cheese, lettuce, and taco sauce.
11. Spend next several hours on treadmill.

lean ground beef, beans, salt, chili powder, taco sauce, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, american cheese, head lettuce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-tacos-220620 (may not work)