Make DELICIOUS Taco Salad in Minutes Tonight!

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.

Brown 2 lbs of lean ground beef in a skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of Ortega taco seasoning and a little onion powder to the beef.

Mix in half a can of sweet corn and a can of drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.

Add rinsed black beans and mix everything together, then cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.

On a plate, lay down some thin tortilla chips and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Microwave the chips and cheese for about 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

Scoop the meat mixture onto the melted cheese and chips.

Chop green salad and place it on top of the meat mixture to prevent wilting.

Add more shredded cheese on top of the salad.

Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad.

Add dollops of sour cream and diced tomatoes on top.

Finish with fried crispy onions.

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