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Taco Salad with Crushed Tortilla Chips

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed and divided
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/3 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble ground beef with chili powder, cumin and half of the garlic until ground beef is no longer pink.
  • About half way through cooking time, add the onion and cook until soft. Drain then stir in tomato paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together bell pepper, mixed salad greens, red onion, black olives (if desired), and Pepper Jack cheese; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salsa, cilantro and remaining garlic; blend well and set aside. Evenly arrange salad ingredients on dinner plates; top with ground beef mixture, lime salsa, and crushed tortilla chips (if desired).
  • Enjoy!!!

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve buttered warm corn muffins on the side. VEGETARIAN: Use TVP crumbles instead of ground beef. KOSHER: Make sure ground beef is certified kosher and omit the cheese or use grated soy cheese if desired. GLUTEN FREE: Make sure tomato paste, olives (if using), salsa and tortilla chips (if using) are gluten-free. NUTRITION: Per serving: 351 Calories; 5g Fat; 14g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 318mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat. Points: 3
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