2 lbs. beef stew meat
1 1/2 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. pepper
12 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Fat (for frying)
2 c. lettuce, shredded
2 c. guacamole or sour cream

Cover and simmer first 9 ingredients until stew meat can be shredded, about 2 hours. Boil away liquid and shred meat. Heat oil (2 inches) in a fry pan. Fold meat into tortilla and fry until they hold their shape, about 2 minutes. Then turn over and fry about 2 minutes on the other side. Serve on a bed of lettuce. Top with cheese and sour cream or guacamole.