Simply Cookin' Chef Mitzi Stinson guides you to make a 10-minute Taco Salad, the quickest Simply Cookin' meal yet.

Fewer than 10 ingredients combine to create a dish bursting with loads of taco flavor. Add in your favorite extra toppings - corn, black beans, olives - to create a taco salad that is uniquely yours.

This dish is perfect for serving a crowd on little notice. In a crunch? Set out the ingredients and let each person build their own.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, Paula's Home Cooking

2 ripe tomatoes, diced

1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar, diced

1 large onion, diced

1 head iceberg lettuce, washed, drained and shredded

1 lb. lean ground beef, browned, crumbled and drained

1 cup salad dressing (recommended: Catalina)

1 (7 oz.) bag taco flavored chips, crushed

1 cup salsa

Tortilla chips, to serve

Combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, lettuce, and ground beef in a large bowl.

Add the salad dressing and mix well.

Just before serving, add the taco chips, tossing to combine with other ingredients.

Top each serving with salsa.

Serve with tortilla chips.