Taco Salad Dippers
This fun twist on traditional tacos is a hearty, filling meal that is loved by both kids and adults. Serve with your favorite taco toppings for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
- 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain any accumulated grease.
- Add the water, rice, seasonings, tomato sauce, tomato paste and beans.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, watching to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- The mixture will seem very watery at first, but after simmering, but will thicken as it simmers.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping and other taco garnishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 802mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g