Taquitos

1. 1

   To cook meat the mexican way: purchase a small chuck roast or similar cut of meat.

2. 2

   Put in dutch over and add barely enough water to cover.

3. 3

   Add one half of onion (not need to chop) and some black peppercorns to taste.

4. 4

   Cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Cool.

6. 6

   Shred meat with 2 forks.

7. 7

   Heat oil in frying pan to 350 degrees f.

8. 8

   Place corn tortillas with tongs into hot oil long enough to just coat with oil and drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   Place a couple shreds of meat in the tortilla.

10. 10

    Roll up like a cigar and using tongs, lower the tortilla into the oil- gently letting go of the tortilla, fry until crisp.

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    Line a serving platter with shredded lettuce and tomatoes and put taquitos on top with cheese and salsa.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.