Messy Taco Salad

A wonderful picnic, potluck or 3-day dinner. Quick and easy and everyone seems to love it. Optional toppings include chopped tomatoes and olives. I love to have this heated a bit the next day or two!!!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 904 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 ¼ ounces taco seasoning mix
• 16 ounces thousand island dressing
• 14 ½ ounces tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the lettuce and cheese.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing, taco seasoning, and beans.

Step 3

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and drain. Add the ground beef and the dressing mixture to the lettuce and cheese, and mix well. Refrigerate until just before serving, then crush the tortilla chips while still in the bag and combine them with the salad.