Tacos

This recipe is before the packaged taco shells , at least I think so...It is from 1967. The commercial taco bender , I remember my mom using this when I was growing up, this is how she made taco shells before the packaged ones came .

Tacos
Janice Felix

4 dozen corn tortilla
1 3 -pound can shortening
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion
1 can peas
2 potatoes ( I know different ingredient)
salt
pepper
Chili powder to taste
Cumin powder to taste ( different)
1 pound loghorn cheese
4 tomatoes
1 onion
Oregano ( different then what I am used to)
1 head lettuce

Cook tortilla in hot shortening until crisp, not brittle. to shape, either use a commercial taco bender or hold over with fork. Drain on paper towel.
To prepare meat mixture. Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet. Add potatoes, peas, salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin . Cook until done. Drain excess liquid and grease. Grate cheese. Chop tomatoes and onion. Add oregano and salt. Chop lettuce.
In each tortilla, put 1 Tablespoon meat mixture. Add 1 teaspoon chees, 2 Tablespoons tomato mixture and 1 Tablespoon lettuce. Sprinkle with grated white Mexican cheese or parmesan cheese. Serve with hot sauce.