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Beef Taco Salad with Tomato Sauce

Skip the drive-thru and opt for a fresh taco salad instead. This one is packed with flavor and plenty of veggies. Best of all, it’s much better for you!
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Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican

Servings 1 servings
Calories 1760.78 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 12 ounce(s) lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher)
  • 2 ounce(s) cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 1/2 ounce(s) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 33/50 ounce(s) water
  • 4 ounce(s) medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 floz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) grated Cheddar
  • 2 ounce(s) baked corn tortilla chips (about 32 chips)

Instructions

 

  • To prepare the meat, heat a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat up with the spoon.
  • Add the garlic and beans and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the chili powder, cayenne and water and stir until well combined and some but not all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  • Meat mixture may be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • To make the tomato dressing, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes (with their juices), oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Dressing may be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Place 2 cups of lettuce on each plate or in a lunch container.
  • Top each serving with 1 cup of the beef mixture then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • If making to-go, pack 3/4 cup of the tomato mixture in a separate sealable container and put about 8 chips in a separate bag.
  • Right before eating, pour a portion of the tomato mixture with the liquid on top of each salad, and crush tortilla chips on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1760.78kcalCarbohydrates: 131.18gProtein: 124.79gFat: 85.17gSaturated Fat: 21.47gCholesterol: 302.6mgSodium: 3668.25mgFiber: 31.18gSugar: 18.22g

Keyword Beef, Cooking Lite, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Tomato
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