TACO SALAD 
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) mashed refried beans
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 pkg. (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 to 3 drops red pepper sauce
1 sm. clove garlic, finely chopped
Corn chips
Sour cream topping
Finely shredded lettuce
Shredded Cheddar cheese

Crumble ground beef in 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover loosely and microwave on high until no pink, about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes. Drain.

Stir in beans, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, onion, green pepper, pepper sauce and garlic. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stir.

Spread mixture in 9 inch pie plate. Cover and microwave until hot about 3 to 4 minutes longer.

Mound sour cream topping in center of beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded lettuce and cheese. Serve with corn chips.

SOUR CREAM TOPPING:

Mix 1/2 cup dairy sour cream, 1 tablespoon grated American cheese food and 1/8 teaspoon chili powder.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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