Layered, Baked Taco Salad : Fun With Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned beans provide a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt cuts calories and adds protein, while cream cheese is often less expensive.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla chips

Baked chips lower fat content, while homemade can save costs.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes.

Spread refried beans evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.

Layer tortilla chips over the refried beans, covering the surface.

Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture over the tortilla chips evenly.

Sprinkle shredded lettuce over the beef layer.

Add chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives on top of the lettuce.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the vegetables.

Dollop sour cream over the cheese layer.

Add sliced jalapeños and avocado on top of the sour cream.

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15-20 minutes.

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