Carla's Taco Salad

Submitted by Carla C.

"I can honestly say I have checked every Taco Salad recipe listed here. I found many but not the kind of Taco Salad I was looking for... so I've posted my own. It's a hearty, filling meal I know you will enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chopped
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 scallions, finely sliced
• 8 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, your choice!)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a large non-stick skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and turn heat to high.
4. Brown meat, stirring constantly, until crumbly, about 5 minutes; drain off any excess fat.
5. Lower heat and add paprkia, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the 1 cup of water and tomato paste; blend well.
7. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to low.
8. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. ASSEMBLE TACO SALAD:

10. Place equal amounts of romaine lettuce on 4 plates.
11. Spoon a healthy amount of taco mixture over lettuce.
12. Top each plate equally in the following order chopped tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, green onions and a dollop of salsa.
13. Serve & enjoy!

Reviews

[SusieQusie]

This salad was a wonderful choice among all the similar recipes here at Zaar! We enjoyed every last bite at dinner last night. I subbed pre-shredded 3 cheese Mexi-blend for the cheddar cheese & mixed the sour cream & extra hot salsa to use as the dressing. Served with <a href="/124908">Homemade Baked Chips (Tortilla or Pita)</a> it made a great, quick meal. Thanks for sharing!