Main Dish Recipes - Hot Mexican Beef Salad

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1/4 cup chopped onion

• 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained

• 1/2 cup Catalina French dressing

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 Tbs. chili powder

• 1 qt. shredded lettuce

• 1/2 cup sliced green onion

• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Kraft sharp Cheddar cheese

Makes 4 to 6 servings

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Method:

1. Brown meat; drain. Add onion; cook until tender. Stir in beans, dressing, water and chili powder; simmer 15 minutes.

2. Combine lettuce and green onion. Add meat mixture and 1 1/2 cups cheese; mix lightly. Top with remaining cheese.

Note: For variety, serve with toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado, tortilla chips and sliced ripe olives.