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    Tex-Mex Tex-mex, Chili 4 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    8 Tortillas (corn or flour but
    Cooking oil or shortening
    2 c Cowboy chili or canned refri
    1 c Texas red or original san an
    Shredded lettuce
    1 Recipe of guacamole
    Chopped tomatoes

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Fat grams    per serving:              Approx. Cook Time: 40 M Heat 1/2
inch oil or shortening in frypan, then fry tortillas until crisp. Spread
1/4 cup heated Cowpoke Chili or refried beans on each; top with 2
tablespoons heated Texas Red or Original San Antone Chili. Top with
shredded lettuce. Spoon on 1/4 cup guacamole and sprinkle with chopped
tomatoes.* Makes four servings. From "Famouse Chili Recipes from Marlboro
Country". *Sometimes I sprinkle a little grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack
cheese on top of this or if I don't have any guacamole handy I use a little
more cheese.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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