Fantastic Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb 98% lean ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
• 1 onion, chopped and cooked with the ground beef

• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels

• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans (fat-free)
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, divided (or mixed cheddar, jack etc.)
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1 (2 1/3 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cups Fritos corn chips, coarsely crushed (or Doritos)
• 4 cups spring mixed salad greens

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and drain the fat.

2. 2

   Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions, adding proper amount of water. If you make your own taco seasoning (I use Recipe #4292), use 2 Tbsp, and 1/3-1/2 cup water, and cook until the water is mostly evaporated.

3. 3

   Add the corn kernels to the meat mixture and cook until thawed and heated through.

4. 4

   Put salad greens into a deep bowl. Add hot beef over the greens, top with 1 cup shredded cheese.

5. 5

   Cook refried beans on stove until hot. Add 1 cup cheese and 1 cup salsa. Stir until combined.

6. 6

   Pour beans over ground beef and cheese in dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle green onions, black olives (if you choose), tomatoes and crushed chips on top.