T's Taco Salad Recipe
A little more complex than most taco salads but I think this is worth the extra effort.
Wherever peppers or chili power is called out, feel free to increase or decrease the amounts to suit your pallet.
Ingredients
- MEAT
- 2 lb hamburger
- 1/2 cup yellow or red diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
- 2 fresh Anaheim or New Mexico peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno slices
- 1/2 cup fresh mild or medium salsa
- 3 TB pure ground hot or mild chili powder to your taste
- 1 TB ground cumin
- 1/2 ts salt
- CHOPPED LETTUCE
- TOPPINGS
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Chopped onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Grated cheese
- Jalapeno slices
- Warmed cooked black or pinto beans
- Hot sauces, your favorite(s)
- Anything else......Go Wild!
Directions
- In a nonstick pan (or regular pan with a touch of cooking oil):
- Saute the onions, garlic, and fresh chopped peppers until the onion begins to turn translucent
- Add the hamburger and begin to brown
- When the hamburger is about half way browned pour off any excess fat then add the chili powder, cumin, and salt
- When the hamburger is finished browning add the chopped jalapenos and salsa, stir to blend, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until some of the liquid from the salsa evaporates.
- Top lettuce with taco meat and toppings to taste.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 205g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 307 | |
| Calories from Fat 153 | 50% |
| Total Fat 16.99g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 7.16g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.97g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium 593mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 4.39g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.62g | 1% |
| Protein 32.23g | 52% |
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August 11, 2009This looks awesome, Patrick! I'm going to try it with a mix of 2/3 black beans, 1/3 hamburger to see how it tastes (trying to eat more beans, less meat). Thanks for sharing!
