Crowd Pleasing Taco Salad

I love to make this for supper on a hot Summer night. So easy, and so quick.

Crowd Pleasing Taco Salad

1 lb. ground beef

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup ketchup

1 tsp. dried oregano*

1 tsp. chili powder*

1/2 tsp. salt*

1/8 tsp. pepper*

1 medium head iceburg lettuce, cut into bite size pieces

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 (3.8 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/4 cup taco sauce (mild, medium, or hot)

1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. corn chips

Cook ground beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture. Combine the mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve over corn chips. Serve immediately. Yield: about 10 servings

*you can substitute a packet of taco seasoning for the oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper if you prefer.