Rice Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ head lettuce, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
• ¼ cup sour cream
• picante sauce, optional
• Corn chips, optional

Directions

• Brown meat over medium-high heat in large skillet, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft but not brown. Drain fat. Add salt, cumin, pepper and rice. Remove from heat; cool.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and rice mixture in large bowl. Add sour cream and toss lightly. Serve immediately with picante sauce and corn chips, if desired.