Taco Salad (low fat, Paleo with dairy)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 romaine hearts, shredded
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded fat free or reduced fat Cheddar cheese, or to taste (optional)
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- Mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef, stirring often, until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Mix in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir spice mixture into ground beef mixture and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Combine salsa, sour cream, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- To serve, spread shredded romaine lettuce onto a serving platter and top with meat mixture, salsa mixture, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
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