Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 15 oz. can drained kidney beans
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning
  • 1/2 medium head lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 small green pepper
  • 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c. Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 c. corn chips, broken
  • taco sauce

Method

  • Into medium sized glass bowl, crumble ground beef.
  • Add onions to beef, mixing to blend.
  • Microwave on High 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes, or until meat loses pink color, stirring to break up meat after half the cooking time.
  • Drain.
  • Stir beans, water and taco seasoning into meat mixture.
  • Microwave, uncovered, at Medium 10 to 13 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring once. Meanwhile, tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  • Slice tomatoes. Chop green pepper.
  • In large salad bowl, toss vegetables.
  • Spoon meat mixture over lettuce.
  • Top with cheeses, then corn chips. Serve immediately with taco sauce.