Taco Salad

* Ingredients *

2 heads romaine lettuce

1 can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed

1 lb. ground hamburger

1 pkg. Fritos chips (regular or chili flavored)

1 small tomato (optional)

1 pkg. taco seasoning (approximately 2 T.)

Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Chopped black olives (optional)

French salad dressing or Ranch salad dressing

* Directions *

Wash, dry, and chop romaine lettuce. Brown hamburger in skillet, drain grease. Add taco seasoning and approx. 1/4 cup water to hamburger, stir well. Add kidney beans to hamburger and heat through. Chop tomato. Layer lettuce, hamburger/kidney bean mixture, cheese, olives, tomato, Fritos, and salad dressing that order. Enjoy immediately so the hamburger/kidney bean mixture is warm when eaten.