Taxco Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

1 bottle (8 ounces) French dressing

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 cup chopped green pepper

2 avocados, peeled and mashed

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4 cup chopped onion

4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce

3 cups shredded iceburg lettuce

1 large bag of tortilla chips

chili peppers, for garnish

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown meat over low heat; drain. Stir in beans, 2/3 cup dressing, chili powder, and salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper and 1/3 cup dressing; toss lightly.

In another bowl, combine avocados, mayonnaise, onion, bacon, salt and tabasco; mix well.

For each salad, place a handful of tortilla chips on salad plate. Top with shredded lettuce, tomato mixture, chili mixture and then avocado mixture. Garnish with chili peppers. Yields 4-6 servings.