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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I can honestly say I have checked every Taco Salad recipe listed here. I found many but not the kind of Taco Salad I was looking for. It's a hearty, filling meal I know you will enjoy. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 onion, chopped |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 cup water |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chopped |
3 plum tomatoes, chopped |
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded |
6 scallions, finely sliced |
8 tablespoons sour cream |
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (medium, hot, extra hot, your choice!) |
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. In a large non-stick skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and turn heat to high.
4. Brown meat, stirring constantly, until crumbly, about 5 minutes; drain off any excess fat.
5. Lower heat and add paprkia, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the 1 cup of water and tomato paste; blend well.
7. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to low.
8. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. ASSEMBLE TACO SALAD:.
10. Place equal amounts of romaine lettuce on 4 plates.
11. Spoon a healthy amount of taco mixture over lettuce.
12. Top each plate equally in the following order chopped tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, green onions and a dollop of salsa.
13. Serve & enjoy!
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