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Tricked Out Taco Salads For the Meat 1 pound regular ground beef, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 tablespoons dried onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper or ground chipotle pepper (optional) 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 cup water For the Salad 8 to 12 cups salad greens, 2 or 3 cups per serving 1-1/3 cups chopped tomato, or well drained no-salt-added canned tomato (about one 15 ounce can) 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1/2 cup salsa 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or plain nonfat yogurt For the Tortilla Option, choose one of the following 1 ounce of regular tortilla chips:  142 Calories; 7g Fat (45.7% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 150mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1-1/2 Fat OR 2 corn tortillas, cut into wedges and baked until crisp:  111 Calories; 1g Fat (9.6% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 81mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1-1/2 Grain(Starch) 1 large corn tortilla, fit into a heat-proof bowl and baked until crisp:  73 Calories; 1g Fat (9.6% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 53mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch) 8-inch Flour Tortilla, fit into a heat-proof bowl and baked until crisp: 130 Calories; 3g Fat (19.9% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 191mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1-1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fat First prepare the meat. Fry 1 pound of regular ground beef in a 10-inch skillet. Break it up into small bits as it cooks. While the meat cooks measure all of the seasonings and cornmeal into a small bowl. Set aside. Drain off the fat. Discard the fat responsibly (not down the drain). Place the meat in a colander and rinse it in hot water. Also rinse the skillet. Transfer the meat back to the skillet. Add the seasoning mixture and 1-cup of water. Cook and stir the meat over medium heat until thickened. Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to bring out the flavors. While the meat simmers prepare the salad ingredients. I like 3-cups of salad for my portion, but my kids prefer only 2-cups of salad. Next choose which type of chips or tortillas you want to use. My kids like theirs with regular tortilla chips best. They also like Tortilla Bowls made from a large corn tortilla. To make your own low-fat tortilla bowls mist a small heat-proof bowl with nonstick spray. I have a couple of small pyrex bowls I use. Place a large corn or flour tortilla inside the bowl. Crimp and wave the edges to make it fit. It helps to warm the tortilla slightly before fitting it into the bowl. Bake the tortilla for about 10 minutes at 400° or until very lightly browned. Remove from the bowl and allow to cool before using. These can be made ahead of time if desired. Crisp if necessary by reheating for a few minutes in a 350° oven. Or if you prefer, make your own baked tortilla chips. Cut small corn tortillas into wedges, 6 or 8 wedges per tortilla. Arrange them on a large baking sheet. Spray very lightly with nonstick spray. If desired sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes. To build your salad arrange layers in the order you prefer. For each serving allow: 1/2 cup ground beef mixture (slightly rounded) 2 or 3 cups of salad greens 1/3 cup chopped tomato 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheese 2 tablespoons salsa 1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream or plain nonfat yogurt The tortilla variation of your choice Makes 4 large servings. The following nutrition data does not include any tortillas. Add the data of the version you choose to your total. Per Serving: 283 Calories; 14g Fat (43.4% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 583mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3-1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat. My oldest son Tom named this recipe. It's a real family favorite. The kids like to help with baked tortilla bowls or baked tortilla chips because for some reason doing the tortillas is seen as more glamorous than regular cooking.

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