1 lb. ground chuck
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1 (1.25 oz.) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. lettuce, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
1 c. Mexican cheese blend
tortilla chips
salsa

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato and green chiles and next 4 ingredients. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 15 more minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle lettuce and next 5 ingredients over hamburger mixture. Stand tortilla chips around edge of skillet. Serve with chips and salsa.

Yield: 6 servings.