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Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 15 min
Makes: 6 servings
Best Suited for: Pot Luck/Buffet,Lots of Kids,BBQ,

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (244 Calories, 22 g protein, 11 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate Good source of iron (19% DV) and excellent source of zinc (40% DV), 19% DV sodium.)

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The Better Taco Salad

This pretty salad is a healthy alternative to the traditional nacho platter. Makes eight 1-1/2 cup (375 mL) servings.
1onion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (500 g)Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 ½ tsp (7 mL)chili powder
pinch salt
2tomatoes, chopped
½head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup (250 mL)light-style cheddar cheese, shredded
19 oz (250 mL)can, kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Avocado Dressing (recipe follows)
1green onion, sliced
  1. Stir-fry onion, garlic, Extra Lean Ground Beef, chili powder and pinch of salt in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is browned and completely cooked. Drain if necessary; set aside.
  2. Layer tomatoes in shallow 12 cup (3 L) glass bowl. Follow with a layer of lettuce, cooked ground beef mixture, 3/4 cup (175 mL) cheese and kidney beans.
  3. Top with Avocado Dressing. Garnish with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
  • Avocado Dressing: Mash 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted, with potato masher until smooth. Stir in 1 green onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup (50 mL) water, 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH fresh lime juice, low-fat sour cream and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt.

Mexican Beef Meat Loaf Tacos

This recipe is packed with protein and the goodness of beef with nutrients such as zinc, iron and B12. Freeze leftover refried beans in airtight container to use the next time you make this recipe.

Taco Ground Beef Salad

A tasty salad version of the traditional taco-in-the-shell, this recipe makes a great lunch to get kids through their day. Beef's naturally rich in several key nutrients that help young and old minds alike learn, concentrate and remember better. Their report card, and their teacher, will thank you!

Beef Taco Construction

Lean Ground Beef Sirloin simmers in mild Mexican flavours to make this easy family-pleasing recipe. Add some fun by letting the kids assemble their own – just serve the meal as components on a large tray or platter. It means less work for you and more fun for them!

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