How to Make a Tasty 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.

Brown beef in a heavy skillet without oil; drain off excess fat.

Sprinkle onion soup mix over beef and stir in water. Add thyme, simmer uncovered until liquid cooks away, about 8 to 12 minutes. Stir in hot pepper sauce.

In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, tomato, olives, and green bell pepper; reserve some for garnish and toss.

Add additional dashes of hot sauce, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

For each serving, place lettuce mixture on a plate or bowl, top with cheddar cheese and meat mixture, and garnish with reserved vegetables. Place corn chips around and on top of the salad.

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