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Healthy Taco Salad

Simple Taco Salad

Author: Heidi Boortz
Servings : 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 90% lean or leaner
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 head romaine lettuce thinly sliced into shreds
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tomato diced
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can Black olives sliced, 4 oz, drained
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional

Taco Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Cook beef over med heat, stirring frequently to crumble, about 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
  • Drain. Add seasonings (chili powder through pepper) to beef. Add water to beef mixture. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened; about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce on each of 4 plates. Top with beef mixture, followed by cheese, tomatoes, salsa, olives and sour cream.