Layered Ragu Taco Salad With Crispy Tortilla Trianglesragu Recipes

LAYERED RAGU TACO SALAD WITH CRISPY TORTILLA TRIANGLES#RAGU

Steps:

• Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. Spray cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray. Add tortilla wedges in a single layer. Spray tops of tortilla wedges with no-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until crisp.
• In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook and stir Italian sausage until browned. Drain off any fat. Measure out 1/2 cup Ragu sauce and set aside. Add remaining Ragu sauce, black beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocados, remaining 1/2 cup Ragu sauce, spring onions, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeno peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, remaining salt, black pepper and pine nuts.
• To serve, place one cup arugula on each of 4 serving plates. Spoon on sausage, Ragu and black bean mixture. Top each with avocado mixture. Spoon onto each 1 tablespoon sour cream followed by the cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with the crispy tortilla triangles.
• Makes 4 servings.

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Cook beef:
• Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
• Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Assemble salad:
• Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Beef: Cook onion, chilies to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Spoon off any excess fat from skillet. Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
• Salad: Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Tear up the lettuce and place in a large bowl.
• Chop the tomato and layer on top of the lettuce.
• Layer the drained and rinsed beans over the tomatoes.
• Layer the shredded cheddar over the beans.
• Crush the Dorito's and layer these over the cheese.
• Just before serving, cover the top of the salad with the Green Goddess dressing, spreading all over and to the edges of the bowl.

LAYERED TACO SALAD (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• Cook beef till no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and seasoning. Bring to boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Mash avocados with onion, garlic, and lemon juice. In 3 quart glass bowl, layer beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Serve with chips.