Taco Salad II
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Makes:
4
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Ground beef and beans are flavored with cumin and chili powder and served over lettuce and other veggies for an easy weeknight dinner. Top with cheese and dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound lean ground beef
- cumin, ground (1 1/2 teaspoons, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup kidney or pinto beans (cooked)
- 1/2 head of lettuce (torn)
- 1 onion (small, diced)
- 2 tomatoes (large, cut up)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups light tortilla chips (broken)
- 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat
- 1/2 cup salsa, chunky
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Prepare dressing in mixing yogurt and salsa, then set aside.
- Brown ground beef and drain any fat. Add beans, cumin, and chili powder and heat through.
- Toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cheese in large bowl.
- Spoon on meat and bean mixture and top with broken tortilla chips.
- Offer dressing on the side.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
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