"Tasty Tuesday" @ Raider Country's Wine & Dine...June 20th

"Tasty Tuesday" Tries to bring you

"Quick & Economical"

Appetizers..Dinners..Deserts..& Cocktails

to "YOUR PLACE"
(Check out our 'Thirsty Thursday' & 'Frying Friday' too)

Today's Suggestion

Beef Taco Salad

  Try a healthier twist on "Taco Tuesdays"

  

Total Time: 0:20

Prep: 0:20

Level: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• 2 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4" strips
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar
• 1 c. Pico de Gallo
• sour cream
• 1/4 c. fresh chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, breaking up meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper and add taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons water, and tomato paste. Cook through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
2. In a sauté pan, add about 1/2" of vegetable oil. Heat until hot but not smoking, then fry tortilla strips until golden brown. Transfer strips to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt just after removing from hot oil.
3. Assemble salad: In four bowls, layer romaine, tomatoes, black beans, and warm taco meat. Top with cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream, then garnish with cilantro and crisp tortilla strips.