Ingredients:
- 1 -2 diced ripe avocado
- 1 lb skinless roasted rotisserie chicken (shredded or chunked) or 1 lb fresh ground poultry or 1 lb fresh beef ground beef or 1 lb cooked beef (shredded or chunked) or 1 lb cooked pork (shredded or chunked)
- hot canola oil or light olive oil, to crisp shells
Directions:
- GARDEN SALAD MIX: PREP all vegetables needed for recipe: 2 cups chopped lettuce, 1-2 diced tomato(es), 1-2 diced avocados, 1 thinly sliced green onion, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (cilantro for CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE included), 1/2 cup olives and 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime zest (divided, for CHILI-LIME SPICE GLAZE and CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE); SQUEEZE limes and reserve 4 teaspoons lime juice; COMBINE dry Garden Salad Mix in bowl; REFRIGERATE until needed.
- CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE: ADD the following ingredients into a salad-dressing cruet or jar with a lid: 1/2 cup Italian dressing, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon fresh lime zest: SEAL cruet or container; SHAKE well. Refrigerate until needed.
- MEAT: BROWN fresh ground meat or poultry into a skillet over medium heat; DRAIN if necessary.
- CHILI-LIME SPICE GLAZE: MEASURE recipe ingredients into a resealable plastic container with tight-fitting lid (3/4 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon fresh key lime juice, 1 tablespoon instant masa harina flour, 1 tablespoon instant onion flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon Knorr instant chicken bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon unseasoned california chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon fresh lime zest. 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano); CLOSE lid; SHAKE well until dry ingredients are thoroughly dissolved; POUR mixture immediately into 1 lb cooked, drained ground beef; BRING to boiling, allowing liquid to reduce; REDUCE to medium heat; ALLOW to cook, stirring occasionally, until very little water remains and beef is moistened, yet not soggy; COVER and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes to steam and tenderize the beef, allowing flavors to infuse fully; KEEP warm over lowest heat setting.
- CRISP SHELLS: POUR canola oil into a clean skillet over medium heat to about 1/2 inch; HEAT oil; ADD one tortilla at a time with metal tongs, allowing to lightly brown on one side (about 30 seconds), turning tortilla and folding to form a shell; BROWN lightly and evenly until shell surface begins to form crisp bubbles; REMOVE shell from oil and place on a paper-towel lined plate; CONTINUE to crisp the remaining tortillas the same way.
- FILLING: FILLeach shell with the meat mixture.
- TOP meat with sour cream.
- ADD the GARDEN SALAD FILLING.
- CRUMBLE the Cojito cheese over GARDEN SALAD FILLING.
- DRIZZLE with CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE; SERVE and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 888.03 Kcal (3718 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 593.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 65.96g | 101% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 196.62mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 3044.61mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 438.85mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 32.64g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 2.67g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7g | 23% | |
| Protein | 46.61g | 93% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 1mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 656.5mg | 66% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 300.99 Kcal (1260 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 201.21 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.36g | 101% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 66.64mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1031.95mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 148.75mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.06g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 0.9g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.93g | 23% | |
| Protein | 15.8g | 93% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 222.5mg | 66% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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