1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. diced bell pepper
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 lg. head lettuce
3-4 oz. corn chips
1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes & green chilies
1 (16 oz.) box Velveeta cheese, cubed

Brown ground beef, drain and set aside. Saute onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic in remaining juices. Combine meat with vegetable mixture and spices. Simmer 20 minutes.

Toss lettuce and tomatoes in large bowl. Add crushed chips.

In top of double boiler combine canned tomatoes and green chilies with cheese. Stir frequently until melted.

When ready to serve, add hot meat mixture to lettuce; toss. Pour cheese sauce in bowl and serve as dressing.