Thursday, June 5, 2008

Taco Salad Tacos

(These are really good and a twist on the original!)

Ingredients:
flour tortillas
Chili powder
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup salsa
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
4 cups salad greens (I use baby spinach)
1 tomato
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup cilantro (optional)


Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Crumple sheets of tinfoil to make 3 inch balls. (as many as tacos as you are making. - I made four balls and did two sets of four.) Place 1 tortilla on top of each ball. Spray tortilla with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. of the chili powder. Bake 6-8 minutes or until tortiallas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls as they bake.)

Meanwhile, brown meat with carrots and remaining 2 1/2 tsp. chili powder in large skillet on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of the salsa. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Mix mayo and remaining 2 Tbsp. salsa in large bowl.

Put meat in tortillas, add salad greens, tomatos, mayo/salsa spread. Top with cheese, cilantro and any other toppings.

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