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Have Ready:
2 pounds ground beef
2 1 1/4-ounce packets taco seasoning mix
1 box taco shells
1/2 head lettuce shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
1 onion medium chopped
2 tomatoes medium chopped
1 8-ounce jar taco sauce

You'll Need:
Large skillet with lid
Large mixing spoon
Cookie sheet
Paring knife
Chopping board
Cheese grater
5 bowls
2 pot holders
Serving platter


Meat Sauce: Brown meat in skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon off excess grease. Add 2 packages of taco seasoning and cook according to directions on package. Turn off heat and cover meat sauce until 10 minutes before serving. Reheat on low for 10 minutes. Fill warmed taco shells with meat sauce. Serve on platter.

Taco Shells: 10 minutes before serving, just as you begin to reheat the sauce, put shells on cookie sheet and heat in oven at 200° for 10 minutes.

Toppings: Put lettuce, grated cheese, onions, tomatoes and taco sauce in separate bowls on the table. Let your guests select their own toppings.