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Beef Taco Salad

21 mineasy2 servingshigh-protein

Ingredients

  • Ground beef300 gOn hand
  • Lettuce1 head, tornOn hand
  • Corn100 gOn hand
  • Cheddar cheese80 g, gratedOn hand
  • Tortillas2, cut in wedgesOn hand
  • Tomato2, dicedOn hand
  • Cumin1 tspoptional
  • Paprika1 tspoptional
  • Sour cream3 tbspoptional

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Steps

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef; cook until browned through, 160°F / 71°C.

    6 min

  2. 2

    Stir in the cumin and paprika with a splash of water.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Crisp the tortilla wedges in a dry pan.

    4 min

  4. 4

    Tear the lettuce and dice the tomatoes.

    4 min

  5. 5

    Warm the corn through.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Toss the lettuce and tomato with a pinch of salt.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Pile on the beef, corn, cheddar, tortilla wedges and sour cream.

    2 min

Cook’s note. Drain excess beef fat before the spices land, or the seasoning turns greasy.

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