"TRASH BAG" TACO SALAD

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Serving Size : 45 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Ground beef
3 ea Envelopes taco seasoning mix
3 Heads lettuce, shredded
3 c Shredded cheddar cheese
3 c Chopped tomatoes
2 c Chopped onion
3 cn Chopped or sliced ripe olives, drained (4-1/4 oz each)
2 cn Ranch or chili beans, drained
1 lg Bag corn chips
1 Bottle (16 ox.) Catalina salad dressing
1 Jar (12-oz) salsa

Brown beef, drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package
directions. Cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in a large plastic bag
or container.

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Here is a recipe for Taco Seasoning Mix in case your family cannot eat the packaged mixes.....

Title: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Categories: Extras, Mexican
Yield: 1 servings

6 ts Chili Powder
5 ts Paprika
4 1/2 ts Cumin
3 ts Onion Powder
2 1/2 ts Garlic Powder
1/8 ts Cayenne Pepper

In storage container with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients;
mix well. Seal tightly. Store in cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Makes 21 teaspoons (about 1/2 cup). Seven teaspoons of mix equal a
1.25 oz. pkg. of purchased taco seasoning mix. TIPS: Cumin, an herb,
is ground from cumin seeds, and there is no substitute for its flavor.