Sunday, March 29, 2009

Beef Taco Salad

Serves 4-6

1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (yes, there is still a “place” for iceberg)
3-4 tomatoes depending on size, cut into wedges or diced
1 pound LEAN ground beef
1 ounce taco seasoning or your own mixture of spices to achieve the taste
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 One pound can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1 avocado, sliced (or guacamole, or both)
Salsa or Italian Dressing
Sour cream
1 Bag crushed Doritos

Brown ground beef in a large skillet adding taco seasoning and water

When meat is no longer pink, drain and rinse beans and combine with meat
In a large salad bowl or on individual plates, build salad in this order:
1. lettuce
2. cheese
3. meat
4. tomatoes
5. avocado
6. black olives
Top with scoop of sour cream and guacamole
Garnish with chips around the salad
Serve salsa, guacamole and Italian Dressing on-the-side
OLE’!