Taquitos

Directions

1. 1
   To cook meat the mexican way: purchase a small chuck roast or similar cut of meat.
2. 2
   Put in dutch over and add barely enough water to cover.
3. 3
   Add one half of onion (not need to chop) and some black peppercorns to taste.
4. 4
   Cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Cool.
6. 6
   Shred meat with 2 forks.
7. 7
   Heat oil in frying pan to 350 degrees f.
8. 8
   Place corn tortillas with tongs into hot oil long enough to just coat with oil and drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Place a couple shreds of meat in the tortilla.
10. 10
    Roll up like a cigar and using tongs, lower the tortilla into the oil- gently letting go of the tortilla, fry until crisp.
11. 11
    Line a serving platter with shredded lettuce and tomatoes and put taquitos on top with cheese and salsa.