Beef and Bean Taco Salad
Using lean ground beef and no-salt added beans helps make this main dish salad healthier than the typical restaurant version.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup lean ground beef
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1-1/2 cups no-salt added pinto or navy beans, drained
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1/2 tsp. chili powder
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1/4 tsp. salt
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1/8 tsp. pepper
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1/2 cup salsa, divided
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1 tbs. lime juice
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1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
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1/2 of a avocado, chopped
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1 small chopped tomato
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1/4 cup red-onion strips
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Baked tortilla strips
Directions
1.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat. Drain well and return to pan. Mix in beans, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in cup salsa and heat through.
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Mix together remaining salsa and lime juice; set aside. Divide lettuce among serving bowls. Add meat mixture, avocado, tomato, red onion, and salsa mixture. Finish by topping each salad with a handful of tortilla strips.
Nutrition information
Calories 347, Saturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 430 mg.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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