Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe
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I came across this recipe while spending a winter in Arizona. Now as soon as we return home each spring, our grandchildren are waiting for me to make these refreshing salads. To save time, bake the salad shells in the morning. Cool: store in an airtight container.—Betty Johnson, Olympia, Washington

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  • 8 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (5.6 ounces each) refrigerated taco salad shells
  • 3 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, guacamole

Directions

  • Prepare taco salad shells according to package directions; set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook beef, onions, garlic and seasonings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in beans; heat through, about 5 minutes. Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture into each salad shell.
  • Top with lettuce, about 1/4 cup meat mixture, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and bacon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 313 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 732 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Taco Salad published in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p300

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Camp Taco Salad

To adapt our favorite taco salad recipe for camping, I cook the ground beef at home until no longer pink. I also combine lettuce, cheese and diced tomatoes in a resealable bag. On site, I simmer the meat with a can of chili beans, then add a packet of taco seasoning with water. Come time to eat, top tortilla chips with the meat/bean mixture and other fixings. —Susan W., Minot AFB, North Dakota

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