Taco Salad

This is more of an idea, however I will give you the recipe I created when making our taco salads. The best part is that you will not feel guilty eating the taco bowl, because it is just a baked tortilla! You can easily make this with a taco seasoning packet, however those packets are loaded with sodium. If you find that you cook a lot of meals with a Spanish flavors, make a batch of this spice mixture to keep in your pantry. If you are interested in a large batch recipe comment on this post and I will make one for you.

Taco Salad

1 lb Ground Meat
1 Tbsp Cumin
2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/2 Can or 1 Cup Black Beans
3 Tbsp Water
4 Large Flour Tortillas
1 Small to Medium Stainless Steel Bowl

Optional Salad Fixings
2-3 Cups of Shredded Romaine
1 Small Can Sliced Olives
Shredded Cheese
1/4 Cup Onion-Diced
Jalapeno
Avocado

Dressing
Equal Parts Low Fat Sour Cream and Salsa

Preheat oven to 375.

Place tortilla in bowl and cook in oven for 10-12 minutes, checking often as not to burn it. Repeat with all tortillas or if you have more than 1 bowl do a few at a time.

Heat saute pan on medium heat and add ground meat. Cook and drain any fat from meat in a colander. Use a clean paper towel to wipe an excess fat out of pan. Add meat back to pan and sprinkle in all spices. Mix and add black beans and water. Cook for 5-10 minutes.

Assemble Salad in tortilla bowl, top with dressing and ENJOY without feeling guilty!