Taco Bell Tacos

Found this copycat recipe in an old file. Posting for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 tacos

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried onion, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1  dash garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 12  medium  taco shells
• 2  cups lettuce, shredded
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In medium bowl combine ground beef with flour, chili powder, salt, minced onion, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything.
2. Add the ground beef to water in a skillet over medium heat. Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula and break up meat as it cooks. Heat for 5-6 minutes or until browned.
3. The finished product should be very smooth, somewhat pasty, with no large chunks of meat remaining.
4. Heat the taco shells in a 375 degree oven for 5 minutes.
5. Build each taco by spooning 2-3 tablespoons of meat into each shell and topping with lettuce and cheese.