Best TEX MEX Dinner Idea Recipes | Easy Mexican Inspired Recipes

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: sour cream

Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative with more protein.

Brown and chop 1 pound of ground beef until no longer pink, then drain off any fat.

Add a packet of taco seasoning and a little water, bring to a simmer, and cook until the water is absorbed.

Let the taco meat cool to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 head of chopped lettuce, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup rinsed and drained kidney beans, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and 1/2 cup black olives.

Add in half of the cooled taco meat.

Lightly crush some nacho cheese Doritos and spicy Doritos, then add them to the salad mixture.

Pour Catalina salad dressing over the top and toss everything together.

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