![]() Store-bought taco seasonings are great but sometimes they have added thickeners like cornstarch and that won’t be needed here. You can also buy a large bag of pre-cut romaine lettuce.You could even use pico de gallo and guacamole from the produce section of the grocery store in place of diced tomatoes and avocados to save prep time.To make the most of your time and to get dinner on the table quickly I like to prep toppings while ground beef is browning.Top with chips, beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream. Layer lettuce among individual plates.Season with salt and pepper to taste and heat through, about 1 minute.* Drain fat from beef then stir in salsa, chili powder and cumin.Let sear until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes then turn and break up beef and continue to cookie until cooked through. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.Tortilla chips, Mexican cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream – all these toppings together create the perfect blend of textures and flavors to compliment the beef.Lettuce – I think romaine is the best lettuce for taco salad but iceberg, green leaf or even spinach will work too.Cilantro – the cilantro gives the filling the perfect fresh finish.Salt and pepper – what would food be without it?.Chili powder and cumin – these standard Mexican spices add lots of flavor.Roasted salsa – I prefer the lightly charred depth of fire roasted salsa here but just about any bottled salsa will work (do skip the fruity ones here though).Lean ground beef – I like to use 85% lean Angus beef.Bell pepper, corn, or radishes are great options. To do so brush corn tortillas with olive oil, season with salt then cut into wedges, bake on greased cookie sheet about 10 – 15 minutes until lightly golden brown, turning once halfway. Use ground turkey in place of ground beef (avoid super lean turkey though like 99%) or even swap half pound of the beef for a can of drained and rinsed black beans.Finally a way to get the kids to eat their greens! Want to Make it Healthier? Everyone in my family loves this and I love that it’s filled with fresh nutritious ingredients. ![]()
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