Spicy Taco Salad
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Spice up your taco salad with this special recipe that has a pasta twist.


Spicy Taco Salad

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Ground Beef, Mexican Taco Salad, Pasta Salad, Taco Salad, Taco Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1   pound
    lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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  • 3 1/4   cups
    hot water
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  • 1   box
    Hamburger Helper® chili macaroni
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  • 3   teaspoons
    chili powder
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    dried oregano leaves
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    red pepper sauce
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  • 1   large clove
    garlic, finely chopped
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  • 12   leaves
    romaine lettuce
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  • 1   large
    tomato, chopped (1 cup)
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  • 3/4   cup
    sour cream
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Directions
1.
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2.
Stir in hot water, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), chili powder, oregano, pepper sauce and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
4.
Serve beef mixture on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with tomato; top with dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition information
Calories 310 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 620mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 18g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Medium-Fat Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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