Hearty Ground Beef Salad

Name: Hearty Ground Beef Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

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.

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