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Carla's Taco Salad

I can honestly say i have checked every taco salad recipe listed here. I found many but not the kind of taco salad i was looking for... So i've posted my own. It's a hearty, filling meal i know you will enjoy.

Steps

In a large non-stick skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic.
Cook until onions are translucent , about 4-5 minutes.
Add the ground beef and turn heat to high.
Brown meat , stirring constantly , until crumbly , about 5 minutes.
Drain off any excess fat.
Lower heat and add paprkia , cumin , oregano , chili powder , cayenne pepper , salt and pepper to taste.
Add the 1 cup of water and tomato paste.
Blend well.
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to low.
Simmer 10 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Assemble taco salad:.
Place equal amounts of romaine lettuce on 4 plates.
Spoon a healthy amount of taco mixture over lettuce.
Top each plate equally in the following order chopped tomatoes , shredded cheddar cheese , 2 tbsp sour cream , green onions and a dollop of salsa.
Serve & enjoy !.

Ingredients

olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, lean ground beef, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, water, tomato paste, romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream, salsa, salt & freshly ground black pepper