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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 10, 2022
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South-of-the-border favorites come together in a totally tasty Taco Salad that's a breeze to throw together and a joy to munch on! If you're ever in a hurry to get a meal on the table, this Skinny Taco Salad makes for a yummy lunch that's done in just half an hour.

Skinny Taco Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 12 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
  • 3/4 cup Muir Glen™ organic salsa (any variety)
  • 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 3 oz tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
  • Step 
    2
    Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates; top each with meat mixture and remaining ingredients except chips. Arrange chips around salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

380 Calories
12g Total Fat
27g Protein
42g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 Cups
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
480mg
20%
Potassium
960mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
10g
41%
Sugars
5g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
130%
130%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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