tex-mex taco salad

Name: Tex-Mex Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: - 1/2 cup prepared salsa; - 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; - ablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon canola oil; - 1 small onion, chopped; - 2 cloves garlic, minced; - 8 ounces lean ground beef; - 1 large plum tomato, diced; - 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed; - 1 teaspoon ground cumin; - 1 teaspoon chili powder; - 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste; - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; - 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce; - 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Baby Kato

Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Updated on Jul 24, 2015

Recipe posted for play in Culinary Quest - Tex Mex. Recipe from Eating Well This version has fresh flavors and a healthy nutritional profile. Vary the heat by varying the type of salsa you use. Baked corn tortilla chips and lime wedges are natural accompaniments. Tips for Two: Refrigerate leftover beans for up to 3 days. Toss with a green salad or into soup for extra protein; mash with garlic powder and chopped fresh herbs for a quick dip.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- ablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 large plum tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make tex-mex taco salad

Step 1

Combine salsa and sour cream in a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add beef and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4

Add tomato, beans, cumin, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring, until the tomato begins to break down, about 2 minutes.
Step 5

Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture.
Step 6

Add lettuce to the remaining salsa mixture and toss to coat.
Step 7

Divide the lettuce between 2 plates, top with the cooked meat and sprinkle with cheese.
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