TACO SALAD TACOS

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I was making tacos one night and noticed I was out of spicy taco sauce. Using a combination of spices and fat-free Catalina salad dressing saved our family taco night. -Cheryl Plainte, Prudenville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3 cups torn romaine
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
8 taco shells, warmed
1/2 cup fat-free Catalina salad dressing
Shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, bouillon, cumin and salt; remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, orange pepper and green onions. Spoon beef mixture into taco shells; top with salad mixture. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges