Ingredients

  • 2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 large head of lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) canno. 2 kidney beans
  • 1 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
  • 2 green peppers, diced
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle thousand island dressing
  • 1 (7 ounce) bottle mild taco sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag taco chips, broken

Method

  • Brown hamburger with taco seasoning (don't follow taco seasoning directions - combine together right away and brown).
  • Spoon meat out onto several layers of paper towling to drain.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Prepare and toss together chopped lettuce, vegetables and drained olives as for salad.
  • Drain and rinse kidney beans with water before adding to salad.
  • Just before serving, add cheese and chips.
  • Mix together 1000 Island and taco sauce and use as dressing.
  • Note: This can be prepared the day before by putting all ingredients in layers with cheese on top.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Add chips and dressing the next day before serving.