Miscellaneous with shells

12 pkg. taco shells 1 pound hamburger or possibly bulk pork sausage 1/2 c. minced onion 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon chili pwdr 3/4 teaspoon salt 2[...]

1 pound bitter melon or possibly winter melon 3 tbsp. veg. oil 1/2 pound pork 2 cloves garlic , chopped 1 onion , sliced 1 egg , beaten 4 ripe tomatoes 1/2[...]