Taco Salad

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1/8 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1 head lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces (4 c.)
• 1 c. (8 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 large tomato, cut in wedges
• 1/2 c. ripe olives, sliced
• 1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper
• 2 c. corn chips
• Taco sauce (optional)

1. In medium skillet brown beef; drain off excess fat.
2. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over meat; stir in 3/4 cup water.
3. Simmer mixture, uncovered, till water cooks away, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in hot pepper sauce.
5. Meanwhile, in salad bowl combine lettuce, cheese, tomato, olives, and green pepper; toss well.
6. Divide lettuce mixture onto individual salad plates, if desired.
7. Spoon meat mixture over lettuce; garnish with corn chips.
8. Pass taco sauce.
9. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

ground beef, onion soup, pepper sauce, head lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, ripe olives, green bell pepper, corn chips, sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=4939 (may not work)