taco salad - cassies

Name: Taco Salad - Cassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) red or green bell pepper or jalapeno - chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; red - pepper flakes - optional; salt - & pepper to taste; 1 - 15 ounce(s) can kidney beans or pintos - rinsed and drained; 1/4 - 1/2 cup(s) frozen corn, thawed; 3 tablespoon(s) taco sauce; 1/2 cup(s) dressing below - or can use another french dressing; lettuce - shredded; 4 - 6 large flour tortilla's; shredded - cheddar cheese; oil - for frying tortilla's; - toppings of your choice, such as green onions, sour cream, black olive slices, sliced jalapeno's, taco sauce, chopped tomato; ## DRESSING I USE FOR MEAT; 2/3 cup(s) oil; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Jul 1, 2014

Tonight I wanted to fix something that didn't heat up the house...so I got out my trusty deep fryer and made taco shells...then all I had to do was make the filling...there wasn't a crumb left on my Husbands plate! Enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red or green bell pepper or jalapeno - chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
red - pepper flakes - optional
salt - & pepper to taste
1 - 15 ounces can kidney beans or pintos - rinsed and drained
1/4 - 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
3 tablespoons taco sauce
1/2 cup dressing below - or can use another french dressing
lettuce - shredded
4 - 6 large flour tortilla's
shredded - cheddar cheese
oil - for frying tortilla's
- toppings of your choice, such as green onions, sour cream, black olive slices, sliced jalapeno's, taco sauce, chopped tomato
DRESSING I USE FOR MEAT
2/3 cup oil
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

How To Make taco salad - cassies

Step 1

Mix ingredients for dressing. Set aside...this can also be used for salads. Or you can use another french dressing.

Step 2

To make your tortilla bowls. Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or in a heavy saucepan to 375 Degree F. When at right temp...place tortilla in oil...leave this sit for about 10 seconds. Now, with a metal ladle, press the center of tortilla and fry for 1 - 2 minutes, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat for however many bowls are needed.
Step 3

In a medium skillet, brown beef with onions, garlic and peppers, over medium high heat. When meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain.
Step 4

Now, add seasonings, beans, corn, taco sauce and 1/2 cup of dressing. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes as flavors blend. Stirring frequently. Taste and see if you desire more seasonings.
Step 5

Divide lettuce between bowls, depends on how many salads you are making as to how much lettuce is needed. Top each bowl of lettuce with desired amount of meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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