Taco Salad

By awright0511

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 can (15oz) red kidney beans, drained
• 1 head lettuce
• 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 bag (8oz)tortilla chips, crushed
• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce or to taste
• Ripe avocado, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the beef. Add the chili powder, oregano and cumin.

Cook for a minute or two. Add the beans and heat thoroughly.

Tear the lettuce into pieces and put in large salad bowl. Add cheese and toss.

Add tomatoes, onions and tortilla chips.

Mix Thousand Island dressing and Tabasco. Combine hot meat-bean mixture with cold salad.

Toss with salad dressing. Garnish with slices of avocado or with tomato chunks and grated cheese.
Serve immediately.