Spicy Ground Beef Salad

Name: Spicy Ground Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 6 cups torn salad greens; 1 large tomato, cut into wedges; 2 green onions, sliced; Jalapeno pepper and lime slices, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

This delicious salad doesn't skimp on or flavor. I make it often, especially on days when I'm pressed for time. My husband, my mother and I all rate it as a favorite. - Natercia Yailaian, Somerville, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups torn salad greens
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
2 green onions, sliced
Jalapeno pepper and lime slices, optional

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, soy sauce, molasses, jalapeno, garlic and ginger; stir into beef. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
3. On a large platter, layer salad greens, tomato, beef mixture and onions. Garnish with jalapeno and lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 201 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

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