Monday, July 14, 2008

Taco Salad

This is perhaps the world's most ghetto taco salad ... so if you are a gourmet chef, you probably won't like this one. If you're a busy mom who is looking for a 5 minute healthy dinner (that your kids will eat!) ... this is for you.1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2-3 cans of chili with beans (my favorite is the low fat Stagg brand ... get whatever you like)
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
Crumbled tortilla chips
Sour cream
Salsa
Diced tomatoes, optional

Begin by heating the chili up in the microwave until it is HOT; about 2 1/2 minutes, depending on how many cans you're using. Don't forget to cover it with a paper towel ... I don't want y'all cursing my name later.

Okay. This is sooo simple. Make this as individual portions in a bowl. Layer like this:

Lettuce
Hot Chili
Cheese
Tortilla chips

Make sure the chips are on top ... it will lure your kids into eating a salad. lol.

Garnish with sour cream and salsa to taste ... leave it out all together if your kids don't like it. Fresh diced tomatoes make it even better, if you have them on hand. Let your kids stir theirs all together on their own. They'll love it!

If you have plenty of time on your hands and you're a fresh-kind-of-person ... whip up some ground beef with taco seasoning instead of the chili.
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3 comments:

  1. Celia Marie (W.) B.July 14, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    I like to do this for a quick lunch. It's also good with Ranch Style beans with (or without) jalapenos instead of chili. It's also easy to just chop up a couple string cheese or cheese sticks and toss in. It's good with romaine lettuce as well.

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  2. Melissa HislopMay 13, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    This is also really good with Fritos chips, if you've got 'em.

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  3. JaniceMarch 20, 2021 at 4:49 PM

    Still finding great recipes here....

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