simple taco casserole

1 lb ground beef
Onion
Salt & pepper to season
1 cup salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp chili powder
Taco chips
Shredded cheese
Shredded lettuce
Sliced black olives
Green onions, chopped
Diced tomatoes

Brown beef with onion; add salt & pepper. Add salsa, mayonnaise and chili powder. In 9x13” pan, layer chips, meat and cheese. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes only. Spread with lettuce, olives, green onion and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and Mexican salad dressing, sour cream or 1000 island dressing. Simple but pretty, and a complete meal!

Note: Do not substitute Miracle Whip for mayonnaise. It incorporates a sweet flavor that is not entirely pleasant in this dish!

mexican salad dressing

1-2 green onions
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp celery salt
3 tsp prepared mustard
1/3 cup vinegar
1/2 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 - 1 cup Miracle Whip
2 Tbsp sour cream

Blend first 5 ingredients slightly in blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Really good flavor. Great on taco salad or even potato salad!