by ☃ Shannon K. Wendt
Member since:
July 26, 2006

What's for dinner? Shannon's taco salad LIGHT recipe

June 04, 2012 06:48 PM UTC
views: 0 | 7 people recommend this | comments: 23

This is the only way I make taco salad now. You can't tell it's reduced fat/calories.

1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey

taco seasoning

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and well drained (or use your favorite variety)

8 oz. pkg low fat shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)

2-4 cups crushed reduced fat tortilla chips

12 oz. bag shredded Romaine lettuce

salsa

Brown ground beef and drain as needed. Add taco seasoning and a little water and simmer til beef thickens. Remove from pan and cool beef completely.

While beef cools, mix chips with lettuce and cheese in a large bowl. Mix in beans.

Mix in beef. 

Variations: Top with light sour cream, red onion, black olives or tomatoes.

Comments: 23

Connie C. Jun 4, 2012, 7:03pm UTC
I love taco salad. I have been eating a lot of salads lately because they don't make me so sick
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jun 4, 2012, 7:09pm UTC
I've been thinking about making some taco salad or tostadas. Looks great!
Larry H. Jun 4, 2012, 7:10pm UTC
looks good thanks for sharing
Pam Brittain Jun 4, 2012, 7:15pm UTC
Clueless tonight. I'm coming over to your place if you don't mind. I spent an hour on the internet just to find out what a Round Bone Roast is. Found out it's one tough piece of meat, so by the time it found its way to the crock pot, it was too late for tonight.

Tomorrow, if we're lucky, Bulgarian Roast (unless I burn it).
Debbie W. Jun 4, 2012, 7:17pm UTC
Oh, this sounds so good! I don't have enough of the ingredients for tonight, but perhaps by tomorrow! Thanks for making it "light."
William M. Jun 4, 2012, 7:31pm UTC
zucchini cooked down with onions and steak.
Angela M. Jun 5, 2012, 3:23am UTC
do you put garlic powder on yours like this, its yummy
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 10, 2012, 8:18am UTC
That sounds great, William!

Is the zucchini from your garden?
William M. Jun 10, 2012, 12:34pm UTC
It sure is. Fresh picked seems to taste better.
Barbara G. Jun 4, 2012, 7:33pm UTC
Colorful picture!
Renda B. Jun 4, 2012, 8:41pm UTC
I also put mushrooms, black olives, and onions in mine :)
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 10, 2012, 8:18am UTC
Yum!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 4, 2012, 10:11pm UTC
Sounds good
Risa G. Jun 4, 2012, 10:30pm UTC
Now that looks like a great taco salad. I want a whole bowl full.
David W. Jun 4, 2012, 10:52pm UTC
Yummy recipe. I made shrimps with Cantonese lobster sauce from a recipe given to me. It came out great.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 6, 2012, 8:53am UTC
Sounds great, David!
*LORA* M. Jun 5, 2012, 2:36am UTC
sounds good
Angela M. Jun 5, 2012, 3:21am UTC
asian bbq with vegetable lo mein, many now that was some good food
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 6, 2012, 8:53am UTC
LOVE LOVE LOVE Asian style BBQ!
Heidi S. Jun 5, 2012, 8:22am UTC
That looks easy enough - yummy, too! I actually roasted a chicken and steamed some artichokes last night. I don't know what got into me, lol.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 6, 2012, 8:53am UTC
LOL! Delicious food got into you!
Diane Huizenga Jun 5, 2012, 10:34am UTC
yum
Beth J. Nov 14, 2012, 10:34pm UTC
That sounds delicious

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