Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Taco Salad Supreme


By: Susan Proctor
A Ground Beef Recipe Card Collection

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup salsa, divided
6 cups packed torn romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend or taco cheese, divided
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 rip avocado. peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sour cream

1. Brown beef 6 to 8 minutes in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring friquently. Stir in 1/4 cup salsa; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2. Combine lettuce, tomato and 1/2 cup cheese in large bowl. Combine remaining 1/4 cup salsa and oil in small bowl. Add salsa mixture to salad; toss well. Divide salad among 4 serving plates.
Spoon meat mixture evenly over salad; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, avocado and sour cream.
Makes 4 servings

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