How to make the best Homemade Taco salad with refried beans

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain the grease.

Add the taco seasoning to the cooked beef.

Pour in 1 cup of water and let it cook until the water evaporates.

In a separate hot skillet, add olive oil and leftover roasted garlic, then add the can of beans and heat through.

Crush the chips and layer them with the meat and beans mixture.

Top with taco sauce and your choice of toppings, and serve with lime on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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