Taco Salads

== Description ==
This is from Betty Crocker's New Cookbook. Although I am exercising "portion control" by listing the original recommended servings, I have to confess that the four of us finished the entire recipe last time. I am being generous on prep/cook time. If you are somewhat skilled, it should take you less time than that. 6-30-04 Recipe ingredients updated to include Onion. 
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup Thousand Island dressing
* 1 lb ground beef 
* ⅔ cup water 
* 1 tablespoon chili powder 
* ½ teaspoon salt 
* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 
* ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 
* 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained 
* 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups) 
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 
* ⅔ cup sliced ripe olives 
* 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1½ cups) 
* 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced 
* ½ cup sour cream (approximately) 
* 1 medium onion, chopped (½ cup) 
== Directions ==
# Prepare Thousand Island dressing if you are making it from scratch. 
# Cook beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. 
# Stir in water, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, red pepper, and [[[kidney bean|beans]]. 
# Heat to boiling; reduce heat. 
# Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
# Cool 10 minutes. 
# Mix lettuce, cheese, , tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. 
# Toss with Thousand Island dressing. 
# Add beef mixture and toss. 
# Divide on serving plates. 
# Garnish with avocado and a dollop of sour cream. 
# Serve immediately. 
# Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.
Category:Avocado Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
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