Ground Beef Fajita Taco Salad

By Reneeb

A bed of lettuce topped with taco seasoned ground beef, onions, green peppers, vegetables, tomato, cheese, chips and creamy guacamole dressing.

Ingredients

• CREAMY GUACAMOLE DRESSING:
• 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• SALAD:
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 (1-ounce) package Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 4-ounces)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In blender, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on medium speed 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into small bowl. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers and onion in oil 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; set aside.

In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; heat as directed on package.

Place 1 cup lettuce on each of 6 plates. Top with beef mixture, vegetables, tomato, cheese and chips. Serve with dressing.