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===
* 3/4 cup thousand island dressing 
* 1 lb ground Beef 
* 2/3 cup water 
* 1 tablespoon chili powder 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (Cayenne) 
* 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained 
* 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 c.) 
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese (4 oz.) 
* 2/3 cup sliced ripe olives 
* 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 c.) 
* 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced 
* 1/2 cup sour cream (approximately) 
* 1 medium Onion, chopped (1/2 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 Beans. 
* Heat to boiling; reduce heat. 
* Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
* Cool 10 minutes. 
* Mix lettuce, Cheese, olives, 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. 
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==See also==
Category: Tahitian Salads Category:Salads Category:Recipes
Category:Chili Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
category:Tahitian Recipes
Category: Boiled Garlic powder Recipes
Category: Garlic powder Salad Recipes
Category: Roasted Cayenne pepper Recipes
Category: Cayenne pepper Salad Recipes
Category: Lettuce Salad Recipes
category:chili powder Recipes
category:cayenne pepper Recipes
category:garlic powder Recipes
category:kidney bean Recipes
category:iceberg lettuce Recipes
category:black olives Recipes
category:sour cream Recipes
category:cayenne pepper Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:avocado Recipes
category:Cheddar Recipes
category:cayenne pepper Recipes
category:lettuce Recipes
category:Cheese Recipes
category:black olives Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Fresh Beans Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes