Taco Salad Waffles

Name: Taco Salad Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup salsa; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 8 frozen waffles; Shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cubed avocado, salsa and sour cream, optional

What a quick and easy twist on the usual Mexican fare. This recipe is perfect for a build-your-own party for teens, and I’ve also served it as a brunch dish—to rave reviews.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
8 frozen waffles
Shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cubed avocado, salsa and sour cream, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, chilies and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast waffles according to package directions. Serve with beef mixture and the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 waffles: 460 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1664mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.

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katlaydee3

Oct 10, 2015

I really liked this different version of a taco salad. Very good quick dinner.
Granny Grey

Sep 22, 2010

Great, quick recipe! Great for school nights when we have alot to do. What a wonderful idea to use the waffles. This was a big hit in my house!
anjrose

Sep 1, 2010

I thought this was a great idea. The only thing I changed was to make my own waffles using a mexican cornbread recipe. They were great!