- Prep: 15 min
- Cook Time: 9 min
- Serving: 4 Servings
This a quicker and healthier version of classic Taco salad. Serve with a side of baked tortilla chips and some wedges of lime.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 large plum tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream and the prepared salsa until well combined.
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes and then add the beef and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato, beans, cumin, chili powder and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture.
- Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 plates and top with the remaining sour cream dressing and the meat mixture. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese and serve.


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