Dorito Mexican Salad

My mom was given this recipe while I was in Junior High. Great for a quick meal on the go - served me well while I was working and raising 3 boys.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 -3  lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can  Bush's red beans
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle  kraft french  Catalina dressing
• 1⁄2 cup water (use dressing bottle)
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
•  lettuce, shredded
•  tomatoes, chopped
•  grated cheddar cheese
•  dorito's  nacho chip

Directions

1. In large skillet brown ground beef.
2. Drain and return to skillet.
3. Stir in onion and continue to cook 5 minutes.
4. Add seasonings, red beans, salad dressing and water.
5. (Note: Fill salad dressing bottle half way and shake well before adding to ground beef mixture.).
6. Stir to mix and allow to simmer over medium low heat 15 minutes.
7. Place Dorito's Chips on plate- crush slightly if desired.
8. Spoon meat& bean mixture over top and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes& cheese.