Hot Taco Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (6 7/8 ounce) package beef flavored Rice-A-Roni
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 ounces cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain.
Remove from skillet; set aside.
In the same skillet, prepare Rice a Roni Mix as package directs.
Stir in meat mixture, salsa and chili powder; continue cooking over low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
Arrange lettuce on serving platter.
Top with rice mixture, tomato and cheese.
Top with Tortilla chips, if desired.
Add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Makes 5 servings.
Enjoy!