Dinner for 5

Taco Salad

Name: Taco Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup bottled fire roasted salsa; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce; 5 oz tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 avocado (optional); 5 tbsp sour cream or mexican crema (optional); 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

Chili-seasoned beef tops crunchy lettuce, tortilla chips, cheese, tomatoes, and creamy toppings for a fast taco salad.

$3.12per serving $$

25 minstart to table

5servings

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
1 cup bottled fire roasted salsa
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
5 oz tortilla chips
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend
2 roma tomatoes
1 avocado (optional)
5 tbsp sour cream or mexican crema (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the ground beef for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cilantro, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Chop the lettuce and tomatoes while the beef cooks.
Layer the lettuce, tortilla chips, cheese, tomatoes, and beef in a large bowl.
Top with avocado, sour cream, and red onion, if using.

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