Taco Salad

• 1-1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1-1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. chile powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 head lettuce, coarsely cut
• 2 lg. fresh tomatoes, diced
• 4 oz. corn chips
• 1 can (10 oz.) tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 box (1 lb.) pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed

1. Brown ground beef, drain and set aside.
2. Saute onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic in remaining juices.
3. Combine meat with vegetable mixture and spices; simmer 20 minutes.
4. Toss lettuce and tomatoes together in large bowl and add slightly crushed corn chips.
5. In top of double boiler, combine canned tomatoes and green chilies with cheese.
6. Stir frequently until melted.
7. When ready to serve, add hot meat mixture to lettuce; toss.
8. Pour cheese sauce in bowl and serve as dressing.

ground beef, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, salt, chile powder, cumin, head lettuce, fresh tomatoes, corn chips, tomatoes, cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1024 (may not work)