1. Cook Beef In Its Own Fat Until Beef Loses Its Pink Color, Stirring To Break Apart. Drain Or Skim Off Excess Fat.

2. Add Chili Powder, Cumin, And Red Pepper To Beef Mixture; Mix Well.

Set Aside For Use In Step 5.

3. Add Flour To Shortening; Blend Until Smooth; Cook Over Low Heat 2 Minutes

4. Add Tomato Paste And Soup And Gravy Base To Hot Water. Add Flour Mixtur

Bring To A Boil, Stirring Constantly. Reduce Heat; Simmer 10 Minutes Or Unti

Thickened.

5. Combine With Meat Mixture. Mix Well; Bring To A Simmer.

6. On Bottom Half Of Bun, Place 1/2 Slice Cheese, 1/3 Cup (1-No. 12 Scoop) Meat Mixture, And 2 1/2 Tbsp Lettuce. Cover With Top Half Of Bun. Serve Hot

Used.

Lettuce.