Taco Salad

I've been making this recipe for years. It's one of my husband's favorite dinners. I got the original recipe from the mother of his closest childhood friend. I've changed a few things but it's still just as yummy.

Taco Salad ~

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef

1 16 ounce can of chili beans in mild sauce

2/3 of a 16 ounce bottle of Thousand Island salad dressing

2/3 cup sour cream

corn tortilla chips

1 head of lettuce, chopped

4 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 16-ounce can of black olives, chopped

2 cups of shredded cheese

sour cream for the top

1. In a large pan cook the onions in the olive oil until soft.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until well done.

3. Add in the canned chili beans with the sauce and heat until boiling.

4. Add in the salad dressing and sour cream and heat until hot, stirring frequently.

5. On a plate, layer the chips, meat/bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cheese and add sour cream on top.