3 lb. lean ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 (1.25-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup water
3 (3.8-oz.) pkg. (24 shells) mini taco shells

Party Mini Tacos

1. Cook ground beef in 2 batches. For first batch, spray 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add 1 1/2 lb. ground beef and 1 chopped onion. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2. Stir in 1 package taco seasoning mix, 3/4 cup salsa and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Cool first batch of beef mixture for 15 minutes.
3. Spoon into refrigerator or freezer container; cover tightly. Repeat to make second batch. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 1 week.
4. To serve immediately, place beef mixture in slow cooker; keep warm on low setting. If beef mixture is frozen, thaw before heating. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; cover and cook on high setting for 1 hour or until hot. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
5. To serve, spoon beef mixture into taco shells.
   Makes 72 mini tacos; 24 servings
   Preparation time: 45 minutes