Step 1

Mix dry ingredients together.

Step 2

Cut in shortening.

Step 3

Add milk.

Step 4

Shape dough into a long cylinder and cut into 8 equal parts.

Step 5

Flour hands and work the pieces into 6" tortillas.

Step 6

Fry in oil until golden brown.

Step 7

Mix dried onion with water in a small bowl and let stand for five minutes.

Step 8

Combine ground beef, flour, chili powder, paprika and salt.

Step 9

Mix well.

Step 10

Add onions and water.

Step 11

Mix again.

Step 12

In a skillet, cook beef mixture until browned. Stir often while cooking so no large chunks form; it should be more like a paste.

Step 13

Remove from heat and keep warm.

Step 14

Add meat, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes in that order.

Step 15

Top with Taco Bell Fire Sauce, hot sauce or salsa as desired.