Simple Taco Salad

Taco salad comes together quickly when crisp lettuce is topped with seasoned ground beef and beans, cheese, tortilla chips and zesty tomatoes

Hands On: 20 | Total: 20 | Makes: 4 servings (1 salad each)

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)
  • 1 can (16 oz each) beans in chili seasoned sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*TelŪ Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, liquid reserved
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Ingredients (Continued):

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups broken tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Add chili beans, chili powder and reserved liquid from tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes or until hot; set aside.
  2. Divide lettuce between 4 serving plates. Spoon meat mixture evenly over lettuce. Top evenly with cheese, broken chips and drained tomatoes.