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Taco Salad

Serves : 12
Prep. Time : 0:30

1 Lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbls. chili powder
2 cups Miracle Whip® - low fat okay
1 cup catsup
1 1/4 oz. taco seasoning mix OR 1 recipe Taco Bell® Taco Seasoning
1 head iceberg lettuce - chopped or shredded
1 bunch romaine lettuce - chopped
3 lrg. tomatoes - diced
1 med. green bell pepper - diced
1 med. red bell pepper - diced
1 bunch green onions - chopped
4 oz. canned jalapeno peppers - chopped fine
15 oz. can kidney beans - drained
15 oz. can garbonzo beans - drained
12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese - divided
2 bags corn tortilla chips - crushed

-Brown the beef, drain, season with chili powder, and set aside to cool.
-Prepare the dressing by whisking the Miracle Whip®, catsup, and taco seasoning mix together in a small bowl.
-In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, half of the cheese, half of the crushed chips, dressing, and cooled ground beef.
-Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
-Just before serving, top the salad with the other half of the cheese and crushed chips.

NOTES : Serve with whole chips on the side.