Reduced-Calorie Taco Salad
From: Better Homes and GardensWith this healthy recipe that calls for lean ground beef or turkey and homemade baked tortilla bowls, you can enjoy this favorite Tex-Mex salad and still lose weight.
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep: 35 mins
Total: 45 mins
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Ingredients
4, 6- or 8-inch corn tortillas
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1. For tortilla bowls, wrap tortillas in foil. Warm in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Spray four 10-ounce custard cups with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully press 1 tortilla into each cup. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until crisp. Cool; remove from custard cups.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook meat, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Divide lettuce among 4 serving plates. Place a tortilla on each plate. Spoon beef mixture into tortillas. Sprinkle with green or red pepper and cheese. Serve with cherry tomato halves. Makes 4 servings.
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare tortilla bowls. Place in large freezer container with paper towels between bowls and crumpled around sides to protect the shells. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.
Prepare tortilla bowls. Place in large freezer container with paper towels between bowls and crumpled around sides to protect the shells. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 278, Total Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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