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Lean Beef Taco Salad

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
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Enjoy Mexican-inspired flavours and textures of tacos in a leafy green salad.
Created Aug 20, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) extra lean ground beef
  • 1 pouch Old El Paso* Smart Fiesta* Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • 12 cups (3 L) torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 can (19 Fl oz/ 540 mL) pinto beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced green onions
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded reduced fat old Cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup (175 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa (any variety)
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) fat free sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) baked tortilla chips (optional)

Steps

  • 1
    In large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
  • 2
    Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates; top each with meat mixture and remaining ingredients except chips. Arrange chips around salad. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip : Avocado slices make a perfect garnish for this zesty salad.
  • Tip 2
    Time-Saver : In a hurry? Just toss all of the ingredients except the chips in a large bowl, and serve family-style with chips.

Nutrition Information

330 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 29g Protein, 30g Total Carbs, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories
330
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
4.5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
55mg
Sodium
590mg
Total Carbs
30g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Sugars
3g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40
40%
Vitamin C
60
60%
Calcium
30
30%
Iron
45
45%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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