Taco Salad Dip
Recipe from Old El Paso

Traditional taco salad ingredients are transformed into an ever-so-easy microwaved munchie.


Taco Salad Dip

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Ingredients
  • 1/2  pound
    lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped green bell pepper
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  • 1  small
    onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
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  • 1  can
    (16 ounces) Old El PasoŽ refried beans
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  • 1  can
    (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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  • 1  package
    (1 ounce) Old El PasoŽ taco seasoning mix
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  • 2  drops
    red pepper sauce
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, finely chopped
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  • 1/2  cup
    sour cream
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  • 1  tablespoon
    shredded cheddar cheese
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    chili powder
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    Finely shredded lettuce, if desired
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Directions
1.
In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, crumble beef. Cover loosely; microwave on high 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Stir and drain.
2.
Stir in bell pepper, onion, beans, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, pepper sauce, and garlic. Cover tightly; microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir; spread mixture in 9-inch microwavable pie plate. Cover; microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
3.
In small bowl, mix sour cream, 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese, and the chili powder. Spread over beef mixture. Sprinkle with lettuce and additional cheddar cheese. Serve with corn chips.

Tips:
Bored with iceberg lettuce? Switch to crispy romaine, a dark leafy green regarded as a good source of vitamin A and folate.
Lighten up this taco treat with fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Nutrition information
1 Serving: Calories 45 (Calories from Fat 15), Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 250mg; Total Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 0.00%; Vitamin C 0.00%; Calcium 0.00%; Iron 4.00%; Exchanges: 0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 0 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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