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Taco Salad

A meal all by itself!

fried tortillas* (can be found in bakery section of grocery stores)
1 lb. ground beef
salt and pepper
1-8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 package McCormick mild taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small head iceberg lettuce, chilled, washed, and cut into chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 can olives, sliced
1/2 sweet onion, diced
2 c ranch dressing

In skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, and 3/4 cup water. Simmer 10 minutes.

To assemble taco salad, toss crushed fried tortillas, beef mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onion, and ranch dressing until well-mixed. Serve warm.

*To fry your own tortillas, heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat. Slice flour tortillas in 1-inch strips. Fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

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