Hearty Ground Beef Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
In Wexford, Pennsylvania, Ruth Carter relies on this hearty salad for a quick dinner on busy workdays. “My husband likes the spicy Southwestern flavor and it’s a favorite of mine, too.” TIP: Try serving this flavorful twist on taco salad rolled up in a flour tortilla topped with guacamole, chopped fresh tomatoes and diced sweet onions.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup V8 or tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash salt
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
  • Tortilla chips, optional

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the kidney beans, V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and salt; heat through.
  2. Divide lettuce between two salad bowls or plates. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives if desired. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein.