Dinner for 4
Classic Taco Salad
Seasoned beef and beans simmer with tomato juice and cornmeal before topping lettuce, chips, cheese, and fresh vegetables.
$18.99for 4 servings
$4.75 per serving$18.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinSide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.36Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.18Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.66Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 1.5 | $3.98Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 85% lean ground beef
- 1/2 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 1 cans (15 oz) pinto or black beans
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup minced white onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
Steps
- Cook the beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, salt, pepper, tomato juice, and cornmeal.
- Simmer the mixture uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the pinto beans into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Spread the lettuce and tortilla chips across a large serving bowl, then add the beef mixture and cheddar.
- Top with salsa, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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