Taco Salad
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 cup shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
  • 1- 6 oz. package corn chips
Directions
1. In skillet, brown ground beef and drain grease. Mix in water and taco seasoning and simmer, uncovered, until you have desired consistency.



2. Make bed of corn chips on plate, and place meat on top. Cover with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese, and serve.



Makes 5 servings.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 545.5
  • Total Fat: 35.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 100.4 mg
  • Sodium: 329.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 31.2 g

Member Reviews
  • THESGTMJR
     I rinsed the beef after draining the grease from it before adding the taco packet and lowered the fat content. I have also made it with just chili powder, cumin and a can of rotella and it turned fine. Iwas able to lower the sodium content for myself. Husband loved it. - 4/20/09
  • JODIFRANK
     I have been making this recipe for years as I don't like the mess of east regular Tacos. I use crumbled up taco shells, less fat than chips. I add , onions and black olives, no fat refried beans or kidney beans, and no fat sour cream. It then ibecomes a complete mea that we all love. - 4/25/08
  • PITTERPATTER3
     I make this with ground turkey add more veggies, what ever your preference is and use the whole wheat low carb tortillas to make my own chips. come on people instead of beating up the recipe change it, or just don't make it. sorry if that seems harsh, but some of the comments are harsh. - 4/20/09
  • DAP1313
     I added canned pinto beans. This is a good, easy supper. - 4/20/09
  • GRAMMYMARY11
     I took this to a group mtg & it was wonderful! I used very lean ground beef & it was very tastey! - 4/24/08
  • MOJOES49829
     ok here it is on weight watchers here salad is 11 points per serving I revised w/ turkey, and baked tortilla chips and eliminated the seasoning packet and put 1 tbsp chili powder and 1 tbsp paprika which made the receipe go down to 7 points.. per serving. I did not add sour cream.. - 4/20/08
  • BEV312
     I left off the corn chips so that I could have a side of 100 calorie popcorn. - 4/22/09
  • SKAYT77
     This is basically the same recipe I always use. It is very good. But I wouldn't tout it as lower fat. I'm going to rate it as a recipe should be rated - on taste.. Some people out there are not trying to lose weight. It is a very yummy way to have tacos. This recipe is over 1/4lb of beef per peson - 4/21/09
  • NOTPERFECT0
     an interesting way to make a favorite taco salad. Lots of lettuce. Chopped up raw red peppers, so yummy, lean ground turkey, onions, taco seasoning or make ur own w/less sodium like some1 suggested, skip the chips, add a low fat delicious alt. 4 sour cream, a small bit of nonflavored greek yogurt :) - 4/20/09
  • TOSHAM
     I love the taste of fresh tomato but I used lean beef - 10/22/07
  • CNTRYWOMAN
     Similiar to my recipe, but with the leanest ground beef or ground turkey. Draining the beef with hot water gets some of the grease out. I add whatever veggies I want whenever it is prepared, good but I consider it a treat, not for everyday. - 4/26/09
  • TROPERWIFE
     family loved them!!! - 10/18/08
  • SUENE11
     This is a very good meal w/me substituting the meat w/beef flavored TVP (TexturedVegetableProtein), baked tortilla chips & adding some onions! - 10/17/08
  • BBB1KIM
     Totally delicious. I'm allergic to tomatoes so I leave them out and it still tastes great AND my kids love it, too!!! - 10/17/08
  • ANGELP1028
     I also used ground turkey and fat free sour cream. I used tortilla chips instead of corn chips. My husband loved it! - 4/16/08
  • ABATEMAN
     I made this with some changes to cut the fat by tons and calories! I cooked up chopped onions and mushrooms with Morning Stars crumbles with a tiny bit of olive oil. I also used multigrain tortila chips just for dip/scoop purposes, but mostly had on a bed of lettuce. Was very good & good for me!! - 4/15/08
  • MELR03
     Had it over the weekend and loved it, but only good for a bit of cheating once in a while, imo due to the calories and fat! - 4/14/08
  • MFORD49576
     I used ground turkey in place of the beef. I also use fat free sour cream as a topping. - 4/11/08
  • MGODSS
     This was great. Ground chicken instead of beef. Baby spinach leaves and spring mesculin mix instead of romaine lettuce. I use taco seasoning by Victorian Epicure, so it is all natural, and has WAY less salt. use marbled cheddar, and homemade salsa. Very yummy, and WAY less fat, salt, and calorie - 4/10/08
  • TERINAF
     Thsi was great. I used low sodium taco seasoning, and added pinto beans for protein & fiber. I also had multi-grain tortilla chips by Garden of Eatin which I really recommend. - 1/28/08
  • ALLIDAW3
     I really liked the way that it taste. I think I will have this again and again! LOL - 10/17/07
  • JUJUBEAR1952
     I plan to try. - 10/17/07
  • ENSORBABE
     While it may be not appear to be diet food, I still make it on occassion. It's filling and satisfying as a meal. I like to add a heaping tablespoon of sour cream. For me, this is comfort food AND a lot healthier than french fries or other fried foods. - 10/17/07
  • MFRANK
     I used 1/2 lb klean beef and added one can of low fat pinto beans - this reduce the fat and increased the fiber and taste - 10/17/07
  • JANTHEBLONDE
     I love this taco salad recipe! Delicious - 10/16/19



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