HEALTHIER TACO SALAD

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I created this dish so the kids could still enjoy one of their favorite foods, but with less fat and salt. It passed their taste-test with flying colors! Leftovers are great for school lunches.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups low-sodium tomato juice
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) package baked tortilla chips, or to taste
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, or to taste
⅓ head iceberg lettuce, shredded, or to taste
1 cup salsa, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease, and return beef to the skillet. Add tomato juice, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer gently, about 15 minutes.
  • Break tortilla chips into bowls and top with the ground beef mixture. Finish with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1052.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Allen Mckelvin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also really easy to make.


Mike Mueller
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I'm not usually a fan of taco salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was flavorful and the salad was packed with fresh veggies.


Daniel secondi
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This salad was so easy to make and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Hamoody Hamood
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I made this salad for a potluck last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


johnnythegamer1231
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This salad was delicious! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The dressing was especially good.


Yohancee Santi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Guy
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party last weekend and everyone loved it. It was a nice change from the usual taco salad.


Petru Cojocari
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add some black beans and corn to make it even heartier.


Mateo Obajdin
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This salad was so good! I made it for dinner last night, and my husband and I both loved it. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the salad was packed with fresh veggies. I will definitely be making this again.


Nenad Nikolic
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at potlucks and parties. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional taco salad, and it's still just as delicious.


Kiave Nice
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This taco salad was a hit with my family! The dressing was flavorful and creamy, and the salad was packed with fresh, crisp veggies. I also loved that I could use ground turkey instead of beef to make it a healthier option. Definitely a keeper!