Menu Monday: Nicki's Taco Salad

I don't know if this happens in all families but, it certainly does in mine. Every time we have a get together, we all bring a dish (that's not the unusual part.) What's unusual is that we all bring the exact same dish every time. It's like our assigned meal. If I'm visiting my side of the family we always bring "Aaron's Ramen Noodle Salad." If I'm going to my in-laws, we always bring my special chip dip.

Now, my sister always brings "Aunt Renee's Taco Salad." If she doesn't offer to bring it, she is usually asked to. It is the best taco salad I've ever had. It was one of the things I demanded at my bridal shower (where I was spoiled rotten by everyone who attended.)

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Nicki's Taco Salad (By her Aunt Renee)

• 1 LB hamburg
• 3/4 bottle Taco Sauce
• 1/2 pkg. taco seasoning
• 1/2 bottle lite Italian dressing
• 1 large cucumber (cut into pieces)
• Shredded Cheese (about one bag)
• 1 Green Pepper (cut into pieces)
• Shredded lettuce (about 2 cups)
• Tomato (2 diced)
• Doritos (as much as you want :)

Directions:

Brown hamburg, drain, and season with 1/2 package of taco seasoning and let cool. In a large bowl mix hamburg with taco sauce, mix in veggies, Italian dressing and cheese. Spread in a 9X13 pan and add a good amount of crushed up Doritos just before serving. You can serve with tortilla chips, or just eat it as it is. It's delicious!

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