1 lb. ground beef
1 env. taco seasoning mix (1/3 c.)
3/4 c. water
1 med. head lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces (4 c.)
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 lg. tomato, cut in wedges
1 sm. onion, thinly sliced and separated in rings
Avocado slices
Coarsely crushed Old El Paso taco or tostada shells
Old El Paso taco sauce

In skillet, cook ground meat until brown; drain off excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In salad bowl, combine lettuce, olives and cheese; toss well. Top with meat mixture, tomato, onion, avocado slices, and broken taco shells. Pass taco sauce. Makes 4 to 6 servings.