Quick Fix Taco Salad
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Prep time:
10 minutes
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Cook time:
10 minutes
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Servings:
Makes 6 (2-cup) servings
Quick Fix Taco Salad
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No need for dressing with the saucy taco meat mixture atop this salad. But, if you want little something extra, try adding a bit of ranch salad dressing.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean ground beef or lean ground pork
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package (1 oz.) reduced-sodium taco seasoning or taco seasoning
- 6 cups shredded or torn lettuce
- 4 cups chopped vegetables of your choice (tomato, onion, carrot, bell peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower and/or thawed, frozen corn)
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
- In large skillet, cook ground turkey, beef or pork over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently to break meat into bite-sized pieces. Drain off any fat, carefully keeping meat in skillet and pouring off any liquid.
- Stir in tomato sauce, water, and taco seasoning. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until as thick as desired, stirring frequently.
- Arrange lettuce and vegetables on 6 serving plates.
- Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.
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Prep time:
10 minutes
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Cook time:
10 minutes
![Fork](https://eatgathergo.org/wp-content/themes/PNEP/library/images/fork.png)
Servings:
Makes 6 (2-cup) servings
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Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).