Austins Texas Taco Salad Recipes

TEXAS TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally until meat is no longer pink. Pour off drippings, if any.
• Stir in carrots, salsa, beans, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder; cook for 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Divide salad greens between 4 plates and top each with a quarter of the beef mixture. Top with cheese, tomato, pepper and onion. Garnish with sliced olives and dressing, if desired.

TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation: With a paring knife, remove the core from the head of lettuce, as well as any thick ribs. Wash and drain well on paper towels in the refrigerator. Pat excess water from lettuce with more paper towels. Brown the ground beef with the chili powder, cumin, garlic and oregano. Drain well. Set aside and keep at room temperature. Tear the chilled lettuce into bite-size pieces and combine in a large bowl with the beef mixture, beans, tomatoes, onion, cheese, Fritos and avocados. Toss to combine ingredients. Mix the salt and lemon juice with the mayonnaise and stir until smooth. Pour mixture over the salad and toss again. Serve at once.

AUSTIN'S TEXAS TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
• Add warmed chili meat, sliced olives, tortilla chips, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Add a dollop of sour cream and chives on top.
• To serve, add ranch dressing and mix thoroughly.
• Divide among 4 salad plates.
• Place additional dollop of sour cream and chives on each plate and serve.
• YUMMY!

TEXAS TACOS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef, red pepper and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through. Serve in taco shells with toppings of your choice.

TASTY TACO CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., Place remaining ingredients in separate bowls; combine with beef mixture as desired.