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. pepper
1 head Iceberg lettuce, turn 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; 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.