2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (16 oz.) can red beans (kidney), optional
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
15 oz. pkg. ready-to-eat taco shells
2 c. shredded cheddar
1 1/2 sm. head lettuce, sliced
2 med. tomatoes, cut into sm. pieces

Brown ground beef and onion in a 10 inch skillet. Stir in tomato sauce, beans, chili powder, salt and pepper. Break each taco shell in half and arrange on bottom and sides of 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Spoon meat mixture evenly over tacos. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until hot. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately. Serves 8.