• 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 3/4 lb. shredded taco style cheese
• 1-1/2 cups Catalina or Thousand Island dressing
• 1/2 lb. tortilla chips, crushed

Sauté ground meat in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and sauté another 2-3 minutes until meat is cooked throughout. Drain and discard excess drippings. Meanwhile, combine next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in cooked meat. Add salad dressing and mix thoroughly. Stir in crushed chips just before serving, adding more dressing, if desired.

Per serving: calories 1200, fat 80.5g, 61% calories from fat, cholesterol 147mg, protein 50.2g, carbohydrates 63.7g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 18.5g, sodium 1611mg, diet points 30.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.9, Lean meat: 6.2, Fat: 10.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais or Chianti.