Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
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Beef Confetti Taco Salad
Enjoy this salad at home on Taco Tuesday or any night of the week. Your favorite taco ingredients are deconstructed and served up on a salad. No taco shell needed. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: and Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
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pound |
ground beef (96% lean)
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| 2/3 |
cup |
salsa
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| 1/2 |
cup |
low fat shredded Cheddar cheese
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| 1 |
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medium tomato, chopped (about one cup)
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| 8 |
cups |
mixed salad greens
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| 1/2 |
cup |
diced bell pepper
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| 1/4 |
cup |
thinly sliced red onion
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sliced ripe olives, optional
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prepared Ranch or French dressing, optional
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Directions:
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in salsa; cook 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; keep warm.
Cook's Tip:
Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degreesF. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Line 4 plates with salad greens. Divide beef mixture among 4 plates. Top beef with cheese, tomato, pepper and onion. Garnish with olives and dressing, as desired.
Cook's Tip:
Optional Toppings: sliced ripe olives, prepared ranch or French dressing
SAFE HANDLING TIPS:
Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook beef until temperature reaches 145 degrees F for medium rare steaks and roasts 160 degrees F for ground beef.
Refrigerate food promptly.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/1704/Beef_Confetti_Taco_Salad