A terrific Tex-Mex-style taco salad, perfect
for a casual buffet supper because each guest 'builds' their
own personalized taco salad.
Taco Salad Deluxe
- Meat Mixture:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili
powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea
salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (16-ounce) can pinto, black or kidney
beans, drained and rinsed
-
- Taco Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup tomato-based salsa
-
- Salad Accompaniments & Condiments:
- 1 (10-ounce) bag tortilla chips, slightly
crumbled
Shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
Diced tomato
- Chopped onion*
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Diced avocado
- Sliced black olives
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
An assortment of hot sauces
- Lime wedges
- For Meat Mixture: In a large skillet,
brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- To the meat mixture add the spices, salt,
pepper and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer,
uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in beans and heat thoroughly.
- For Taco Dressing: Combine 1 cup mayonnaise
with 1 cup bottled salsa and mix well.
- To Serve Salad: Allow each person to build
their own taco salad, starting with a bed of tortilla chips topped
with the beef mixture, and then layered with the suggested condiments
in the order given or as desired. Garnish with a dollop of sour
cream, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and drizzle with the Taco
Dressing. Pass the hot sauces and lime wedges for additional
flavor.
Makes 8 servings.
*Tip: For the best flavor
and crisper texture when using raw onion in foods, soak in a
bowl of ice water for 15 minutes and drain thoroughly prior to
using in foods such as salads and salsas or as a condiment.
Tip: 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning
mix can be substituted for the spices, salt and pepper in the
meat mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8
of recipe; includes meat mixture, salad dressing and tortilla
chips; does not include salad condiments): 664.8 calories; 58%
calories from fat; 43.3g total fat; 92.7mg cholesterol; 1245.5mg
sodium; 727.2mg potassium; 43.4g carbohydrates; 6.3g fiber; 4.6g
sugar; 37.1g net carbs; 26.8g protein.
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