Ingredients

  • 34 cup thousand island dressing
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 23 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 14 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 c.)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
  • 23 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 c.)
  • 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
  • 12 cup sour cream (approximately)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

Method

  • 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.