Taco Salad

This is perfect for a get together or anytime.

1 lb. ground round beef
2 - 3 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 c. salsa
1 clove garlic (chopped, crushed)
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes, chili powder
1 lime, juice and zest
1 - 2 c. nacho cheese tortilla chips

1 c. shredded cheese, chopped, chopped bell pepper, chopped tomatoes

2 - 3 c.  torn romaine lettuce

1/4 c. sliced black or green olives

Zest & cut lime in half. 

Peel, rinse, chop onions.

Heat saute pan over medium high heat. 

Reduce heat to medium and add oil.

Peel, rinse, crush, chop garlic.

Add meat and some of the onions

Brown meat and onions for 8 - 10 min. 

Add salsa, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, cilantro, lime zest to meat. 

Cook for another 4 to 6 min. or until done. 

Squeeze some lime juice over meat mixture.

Rinse, dry lettuce with a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.

Tear lettuce and place in a clean bowl. 

Rinse, seed, chop pepper.

Rinse, chop tomatoes.

Add tomatoes, onions, peppers to bowl.

Add meat to salad, sprinkle cheese and olives over salad.

To serve:  Add nacho chips.

 Serves 4.