Taco Salad Recipe

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Instead of using deep-fried salad shells, this recipe calls for baking flour tortillas in the microwave. Doing so keeps all the flavor and reduces the fat.

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Taco Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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1 envelope taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 flour tortillas (9 inches)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped onions and sour cream

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
Meanwhile, place each tortilla in a microwave-safe 7-in.-diameter shallow bowl, forming a shell. Spritz with butter spray. Microwave two at a time on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Carefully remove from bowls to serving plates.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine refried beans and salsa. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into tortilla shells. Top with the beef mixture and cheese. Serve with lettuce, olives, onions and sour cream. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Taco Salad in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2004, p7

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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