“Trash Bag” Taco Salad

Name: “Trash Bag” Taco Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 40-50 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 3 envelopes taco seasoning; 3 heads lettuce, shredded; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 cups chopped onion; 3 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped or sliced ripe olives, drained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce); 1 package (16 ounces) corn chips; 1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina salad dressing; 1 jar (12 ounces) salsa

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 40-50 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I use this recipe for church functions and patio parties and assign each guest an ingredient. This simple and economical crowd-pleaser makes cleanup a breeze.—Margie Dodd, Choctaw, Oklahoma

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
3 envelopes taco seasoning
3 heads lettuce, shredded
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped onion
3 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped or sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 package (16 ounces) corn chips
1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina salad dressing
1 jar (12 ounces) salsa

Directions

Brown beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in an extra-large resealable plastic bag or large container.