Beef Taco Salad with Chunky Tomato Dressing

Name: Beef Taco Salad with Chunky Tomato Dressing
Prep time: 57 min
Cook time: 57 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 439 grams black beans, drained and rinsed; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper, plus more to taste; 57 grams grated Cheddar; 1 Tbsp chili powder; 57 grams baked corn tortilla chips (about 32 chips); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 340 grams lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher); 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 teaspoons salt; 4 mediums tomatoes, diced; 79 milliliters water

If you want to add more Mexican recipes to your recipe box, Beef Taco Salad with Chunky Tomato Dressing might be a recipe you should try. This main course has 438 calories, 31g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 57 minutes.

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To prepare the meat, heat a large skillet over a medium-high heat.

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Meat

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Frying Pan

Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat up with the spoon.

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Beef

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Add the garlic and beans and cook for 2 minutes more.

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Garlic

Beans

Add the chili powder, cayenne and water and stir until well combined and some but not all of the liquid has been absorbed.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Water

Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Meat mixture may be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Meat

To make the tomato dressing, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes (with their juices), oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Dressing may be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Salt And Pepper

Lime Juice

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Place 2 cups of lettuce on each plate or in a lunch container. Top each serving with 1 cup of the beef mixture then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese. If making to-go, pack 3/4 cup of the tomato mixture in a separate sealable container and put about 8 chips in a separate bag. Right before eating, pour a portion of the tomato mixture with the liquid on top of each salad, and crush tortilla chips on top.

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