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Beef Confetti Taco Salad
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Prep Time :
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Total Time :
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Servings :
4
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Serving Size :
2 cups lettuce, heaping 3/4 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 tablespoons cheese, 2 tablespoons pepper, and 1 tablespoon onion
Ingredients
Taco Salad Ingredients
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1/2 cup shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese -
1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) -
8 cups mixed salad greens -
2/3 cup salsa (lowest sodium available) -
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
Garnish Ingredients
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1/2 cup diced bell pepper -
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Directions
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Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in salsa; cook 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; keep warm. -
Line 4 plates with salad greens. Divide beef mixture among 4 plates. Top beef with cheese, tomato, pepper and onion. Garnish with olives and dressing, as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 221 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | |
| Sodium | 571 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 vegetable, 4 lean meat
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Prep Time :
0 sec
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Cook Time :
0 sec
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Total Time :
0 sec
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Servings :
4
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Serving Size :
2 cups lettuce, heaping 3/4 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 tablespoons cheese, 2 tablespoons pepper, and 1 tablespoon onion
Ingredients
Taco Salad Ingredients
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1/2 cup shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese -
1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) -
8 cups mixed salad greens -
2/3 cup salsa (lowest sodium available) -
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
Garnish Ingredients
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1/2 cup diced bell pepper -
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in salsa; cook 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; keep warm. -
Line 4 plates with salad greens. Divide beef mixture among 4 plates. Top beef with cheese, tomato, pepper and onion. Garnish with olives and dressing, as desired.
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