**Savory and Refreshing: A Culinary Journey through Lee's Taco Salad and Its Accompanying Delights**
Indulge in a culinary escapade with Lee's Taco Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. This delectable salad boasts a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crisp bed of lettuce topped with seasoned ground beef, a medley of crunchy vegetables, tangy cheese, and a zesty dressing. Whether you prefer a classic taco salad or crave a more unique creation, this article presents a delightful array of recipes that cater to every palate. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes offer a diverse selection of taco salad variations, each with its own distinct charm. Embark on a culinary voyage and discover the perfect taco salad recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.
TACO SALAD (LIGHT AND HEALTHY)
I love taco salad, but it can be very high in fat and salt. Use the leanest ground beef you can find. Combining the beef with water keeps the crumbles nice and small as it cooks. This is also delicious substituting lean ground turkey for the beef. Reduce or increase jalepeno and cayenne to suit your taste.
Provided by Deb Wolf
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place ovenproof bowls upside down on a rimmed cookie sheet. Spray bowls with non-stick. Place 1 tortilla on each bowl. Gently press tortilla to bowl. Spray tortillas lightly with non-stick. Bake 8 to 12 minutes, until tortillas are barely brown and starting to crisp. Remove to wire rack to cool.
- While tortillas are baking, place beef and 1 cup water in a large non-stick skillet or dutch oven. Stir until beef has absorbed all water evenly.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until beef is cooked. Drain. Chop the salad ingredients while the meat is cooking and set aside.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup water, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, seasoned salt, beans, jalepeno and tomato sauce to skillet.
- Cook until liquid thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cucumber and cilantro and toss well.
- Divide among the 6 tortilla bowls.
- Divide meat mixture among the 6 bowls.
- Top each with cheese, salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 562.8, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 29.8
EASY TACO SALAD
This salad goes over well at any social function. (Teenagers just love it!) I usually double the recipe because it disappears so fast.-Faye Shaw, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine beef, lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, corn chips and cheese in a large serving bowl; toss well to mix. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
LETTUCE LEAF TACOS
For those on a low-carb kick that love Mexican but dread all the beans and bread, try this alternative for taco night. It uses lettuce leaves instead of taco shells to make a dish that's halfway between a lettuce wrap and a taco. Low on carbs and still delicious!
Provided by asliceofpi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cut up ground beef into small pieces; place into a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle roma tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, roma tomato, about about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1223.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
TACO SALAD I
Put a twist on the conventional taco salad with this quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it's fun for the children to help make.
Provided by Denise Williamson
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans and French-style dressing. Fill the dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss the broken chips into a large bowl with the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. When the meat mixture is done, combine it with the lettuce, tomatoes, chips and mix well. Then, add salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1579.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your taco salad the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are endless possibilities, so have fun and find what you like best.
- Make sure to use a good quality tortilla. This will make a big difference in the overall taste of your salad.
- Don't overcook the beef. You want it to be cooked through, but not dry and tough.
- Season the beef well. This will help to bring out the flavor.
- Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to drown your salad in dressing.
- Serve the taco salad immediately. This will help to prevent the tortilla from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a taco salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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