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Terrific Taco Salad

Name: Terrific Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained; 4 to 6 cups corn chips; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 6 green onions with tops, chopped; 1 small avocado, chopped, optional; 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, optional; 1 cup sour cream; Salsa

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

I invented this recipe several years ago. It's quick to make, and uses ingredients I usually have on hand in my pantry or refrigerator.—Jeannie Daubar, Todd, North Carolina

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
4 to 6 cups corn chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
6 green onions with tops, chopped
1 small avocado, chopped, optional
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, optional
1 cup sour cream
Salsa

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat beans in a small saucepan.
Divide meat mixture and beans into six portions. Assemble in layers on six plates the following: first layer—corn chips; second layer—beef mixture; third layer—cheese; fourth layer—chili beans; fifth layer—lettuce; and sixth layer—tomato, green pepper, onions, avocado and, if desired, olives. Top with a dollop of sour cream; pour salsa over all.

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