"Healthified" Taco Salad
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Don't miss out on south-of-the-border favorites--treat yourself to Taco Salad done light. It has 75% less sat fat, 61% less fat, and 60% more fiber than the original recipe.


Healthified Taco Salad

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Ingredients
  • 1   lb
    extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
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  • 2/3   cup
    water
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  • 1   tablespoon
    chili powder
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1/8   teaspoon
    ground red pepper (cayenne)
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  • 12   cups
    torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
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  • 1   can (15 oz)
    Progresso® pinto beans, drained, rinsed
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  • 2 
    medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
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  • 3 
    medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
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  • 3/4   cup
    shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
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  • 3/4   cup
    Muir Glen® organic salsa (any variety)
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  • 3/4   cup
    fat-free sour cream
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  • 3   oz
    tortilla chips
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Directions
1.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
2.
Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates; top each with meat mixture and remaining ingredients except chips. Arrange chips around salad. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition information
Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 480mg; Total Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 5g); Protein 27g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 20%; Iron 30%. Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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