*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Old El Paso Taco Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef
   1 1/2  cups          onion -- diced
   1      cup           celery -- chopped
   1      cup           bell pepper -- diced
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      chile powder
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
   1      head          lettuce -- coarsely cut
   2                    tomatoes -- (large and
                        fresh)diced
   3      ounces        corn chips
  10      ounces        tomatoes and green chilies -- Old El Paso brand
  16      ounces        pasteurized process cheese spread -- cubed

Serves: 10
Brown ground beef, drain and set aside. Saute onion, celery, bell pepper
 and garlic in remaining juices. Combine meat with vegetable mixture and
 spices; simmer 20 minutes. Toss lettuce and tomatoes together in large
 bowl and add slightly crushed corn chips. In top of double boiler, combine
 canned tomatoes and green chilies with cheese. Stir frequently until melted.
 When ready to serve, add hot meat mixture to lettuce; toss. 
Pour cheese sauce in bowl and serve as dressing. 


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