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Beef Taco Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ lb | 227 g lean (or extra lean) ground beef
1-2 clove garlic
¼ onion
1 large whole wheat tortilla
1 tomato
2-3 handfuls baby spinach
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2-4 tbsp fresh or jarred salsa
Olive Oil
Vegetable Oil
Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup (optional).

2) In a small saucepan, heat about ½ tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once heated, add ½ lb ground beef. Breaking apart with a spoon, cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

3) Peel and crush (or mince) 1-2 garlic cloves. Peel and mince ¼ onion. Add garlic and onion to saucepan. Cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes.

4) Cut 1 tortilla into 8 triangles. Spread out on baking sheet. Season with a little salt, pepper, and chili powder, then drizzle with about ½ tbsp olive oil. Place sheet in the oven. Cook for 10 minutes.
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5) Add 1 tbsp chili powder and ¼ cup water to saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer.

6) Wash 1 tomato and cut into chunks. Wash and dry 2-3 handfuls baby spinach in a salad spinner. Alternatively, you can wash spinach in a colander, then transfer to a clean towel and pat dry.

7) Grate ¼ cup cheddar cheese onto cutting board.

8) Remove baking sheet from oven. Crush triangles into smaller pieces. In a dinner bowl, arrange ½ of the spinach, beef, tortilla chips, tomato, and cheddar. Top off with 1-2 tbsp salsa.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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