hot or cold taco salad

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 30, 2013

It's that time of year that we all like--Fall and the cooler weather...This recipe will help you celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall. This recipe is from my Kitchen Chatter Newspaper column 1974.Michigan.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups spiral pasta or your favorite type
  • 1 package mccormick's taco seasoning or chili mix
  • 3 1/2 cups hot water or beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves,crushed
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions and tops
  • 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mexican blend
  • 5 cups shredded lettuce
  • 8 ounces container dairy sour cream

How To Make hot or cold taco salad

  • Step 1
    Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink; drain off grease. Stir in pasta, taco mix, water, garlic,oregano, Worcestershire sauce and pepper;Bring to a boil,cover; stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer; cool 5 minutes. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss ground beef mixture with cheese and lettuce. Serve immediately or , if desired, leave out lettuce and cheese.
  • Step 3
    Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Then serve on a bed of lettuce and sprinkle cheese over top and a dollop of sour cream on the side. I also like to serve with Mediterranean Pita Crackers on the side or corn chips on top.

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Category: Salads
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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