Healthified Taco Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 90%)
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 12 cups romaine lettuce
• 15 ounces pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz)
• 3/4 cup salsa (any variety)
• 3 ounces tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. stir in water, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper; reduce heat to medium-low. cook about 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
• 2 2. divide lettuce among 6 salad plates; top each with meat mixture and remaining ingredients except chips. arrange chips around salad. serve immediately.
• 3 3. if you are in a hurry you can just combine all but the chips in a large bowl and serve with chips on the side.