Tex Mex Coleslaw

Submitted by nomadic_heart

"All the goodness of coleslaw with a mexican twist. Started as tacos but leftovers and busy schedules made it into a one bowl quick and easy family favorite."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 5 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large onions, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 limes, juice of
• 2 -3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) bag tortilla chips
• cilantro, garnish

directions

1. Drizzle some oil in a hot pan saute half of the minced onion and garlic. Add the ground beef 1 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt (or 1 package of taco seasoning). Brown, break up the clumps. Set aside when fully cooked.
2. Combine cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, onions, tomatoes, garlic, 1 tsp cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and ground cumin, salt to taste.
3. Add cooled meat. Garnish with minced cilantro and serve with your favorite tortilla chips. Have your favorite hot sauce on hand to spice it up.
4. NOTE: Add mayonnaise if you like it creamier. Instead of meat we use black beans and corn too.