“TRASH BAG” TACO SALAD

"TRASH BAG" TACO SALAD

"Great recipe for church and patio parties, make it easy and assign people an ingredient to bring. What an easy economical crowd pleaser"

3 lbs. ground beef
3 envelopes taco seasoning
3 heads lettuce, shredded
3 cups (12-oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped onions
3 cans (4-1/4-oz. each) chopped or sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cans (15-oz. each) ranch or chili beans, drained
1 package (16-oz.) corn chips
1 bottle (16-oz.) 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.

Yield: 40-50 servings.