Taco Salad

Super easy and delicious!

Recipe:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or turkey
2 cloves garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed

1/4-1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2-1 cup water

1 tablespoon potato starch
1 head ice-burg lettuce, shredded
1 lb cheese, shredded
1 can kidney beans, drained
1-2 cans olives
3-4 vine tomatoes, diced
1/2 C onion, diced
1 avocado, sliced
Sour cream
Catalina Salad Dressing
Tortilla chips of some kind

Brown beef or turkey with garlic (for the beef drain the fat, for the turkey add a tablespoon of oil and don't drain), add seasonings, beans and 1/2 cup water mixed with the potato starch and cook a couple more minutes, adding more water as needed to make a loose meat sauce.   Toss sauce with lettuce, cheese, beans, olives and tomatoes.  Serve onion, avocado, sour cream and dressing on the side.  Crush corn chips on top of salad.