Ingredients:
3/4 cup thousand island dressing
1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper ( cayenne)
1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ( 10 c.)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( 4 oz.)
2/3 cup sliced ripe olives
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped ( 1 1/2 c.)
1 medium avocados, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream ( approximately)
1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
Directions:
Prepare Thousand Island dressing if you are making it from scratch.
Cook beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Stir in water, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, red pepper, and beans.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool 10 minutes.
Mix lettuce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
Toss with Thousand Island dressing.
Add beef mixture and toss.
Divide on serving plates.
Garnish with avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve immediately.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 45 min.
Time total: 60 min.