HALF-BAKED TACO SALAD
I've always adored taco salad, but I wanted to find a way to retain the large portions that the meal typically offers, retain the sharp flavor of the cheeses and meat mixture, but reduce the complexity and calories involved in having a bread product. This is the result and I'm quite addicted to it. I made slight changes to 'Taco Seasoning I' for the spicing, but otherwise hit upon the idea of pre-baking the salad before applying meat, tomato, and salsa, and quite like how the romaine gets crispy along the edges.
Provided by jeturcotte
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine chili powder, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano together in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix spice mixture into ground beef until evenly coated; add water. Simmer beef until liquid is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Cut each tomato in half down the middle. Slice 1 of each half into thin, round cross sections. Chop the remaining halves.
- Spread romaine lettuce onto the prepared baking sheet; top with green bell peppers and tomato slices. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over tomato layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of romaine lettuce are crisp but not burned, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Top salad with taco meat mixture, Cheddar cheese, chopped tomato, and salsa. Transfer salad to a serving plate using a spatula.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 18.5 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 1018.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
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Cindy Davidson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.
Mk Bhatti
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
NAMAGANDA Joweli
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Anthony Rowntree
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.
Har isss
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add in whatever toppings I want.
Mathews Chikwanda
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Hassan Rana rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of taco salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Tanveer Rafique
[email protected]This is the best taco salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is perfect.
Muhammad Abdullah Malik
[email protected]5 stars! This salad is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Buhle Ntabeni
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Ahmed Shashka
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Donn donn
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover taco meat.
Ontora Islam
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet corn and black beans are a great contrast to the tangy dressing.
Destiny Smithy
[email protected]This salad is so fresh and healthy. I feel great about eating it.
Getahun Eskindir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Navi Chan
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is amazing. It's so flavorful and really brings the dish together.
Samu Pasi
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
marina shah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to add in my own favorite toppings and it turned out great!
THABO Mokoena
[email protected]This taco salad was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.