1 lb. ground beef
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1 (4 oz.) can chopped, mild green chilies
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 c. grated cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
6 oz. fried tortilla chips, crushed
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 tomato, sliced

Saute beef and garlic until beef is browned. Drain. Add green chilies, tomatoes, salt and pepper and mix well. Cook over low heat uncovered for 30 minutes. Just before serving, arrange lettuce, cheese, chips and green onion in a chilled salad bowl. Add meat mixture and toss lightly. Garnish with sliced tomato and serve immediately. This is a good main course luncheon salad. 6 servings.