Hot Taco Salad

Salsa adds lots of flavor to this warm salad. From "Recipes for Busy Cooks" by the Rice a Roni folks.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1 (6 7/8ounce) package beef flavored Rice-A-Roni
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 4  cups  shredded lettuce
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2  ounces  shredded monterey jack cheese or 2  ounces cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed tortilla chips (optional)
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain.
2. Remove from skillet; set aside.
3. In the same skillet, prepare Rice a Roni Mix as package directs.
4. Stir in meat mixture, salsa and chili powder; continue cooking over low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
5. Arrange lettuce on serving platter.
6. Top with rice mixture, tomato and cheese.
7. Top with Tortilla chips, if desired.
8. Add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
9. Makes 5 servings.
10. Enjoy!