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Healthier Taco Salad

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 20 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🥩 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • â…“ head iceberg lettuce, shredded

  • Seasoning

    • 🥫 1 ½ cups low-sodium tomato juice
    • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧂 Âľ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Carbs

    • 1 (14.5 ounce) package baked tortilla chips

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

  • Condiment

    • 1 cup salsa

STEPS

1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease, and return beef to the skillet.

2

Add tomato juice, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.

3

Break tortilla chips into bowls and top with the ground beef mixture. Finish with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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479

Calories

  • 33g
    Protein
  • 51g
    Carbs
  • 17g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For extra crunch, add some chopped vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.Leftovers make great school lunches—pack the components separately to keep the tortilla chips crunchy.Switch to ground turkey for a leaner protein option.Customize the spice level by adjusting the hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.