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Taco Salad

  • Author: Mushroom Canada
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Entree, Blend and Extend, Side Dish, Health Conscious
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Tex Mex Fusion

Description

The trick to a delicious dinner salad is having a mixture of flavours and textures that will make each bite just a little different than the last.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fresh crimini mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tex-Mex seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp dried minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp dried minced onion
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the mushrooms and onion in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
  4. Crumble in the ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
  5. Add the mushroom mixture, red pepper, Tex-Mex seasoning blend and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste; add the tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Divide the lettuce evenly between four dinner plates.
  8. Top with the meat mixture, cheese, avocado, sour cream (if using) and cilantro.

Notes

Tip: For traditional tacos reduce the lettuce to 2 cups and serve with flour or corn tortillas.

Keywords: Taco Salad Recipe, Easy Healthy Dinners, Taco Tuesday Meals, Kid Friendly Recipes, Tacos, Beef and Mushroom Tacos, Mushroom

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