Crisco oil for frying
6-8 (8") flour tortillas
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. French dressing
4-6 c. shredded lettuce
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)

Heat 3 inches Crisco oil in deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees. Place 1 tortilla in oil. Let float 5-10 seconds. Press center of tortilla into oil with metal ladle (tortilla will form a bowl shape.) While pressing with metal ladle, fry 1 minute longer, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Combine ground beef and onion in large skillet. brown on medium high heat. Drain. Add beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, or until flavors are blended. Stir in 1/3 cup French dressing. Divide shredded lettuce equally among fried tortillas. Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with dairy sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped black olives or taco sauce, if desired. 6-8 servings.