How To Make The Best Taco Salad

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.

Season the ground beef with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.

Chop the tomatoes and wash the lettuce.

Chop green onions for garnish.

Once the beef is browned, drain excess oil from the skillet.

Add 2.5 packets of taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.

Add water or broth to the beef to rehydrate it and create a sauce.

Top the beef with Kraft Singles cheese and cover with foil to melt the cheese for about 7 minutes.

Assemble the taco salad by layering the beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and toppings like jalapenos and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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