30-Minute Taco Salad

Name: 30-Minute Taco Salad
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1 , onion, minced; 2 tablespoons, chili powder; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound, 90% lean ground beef; 1 (8-ounce) can, tomato sauce; , Salt and ground black pepper; 1 recipe, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (see recipe); 1 head, romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (10 cups); 2 , tomatoes, cored and chopped medium; 1 , avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican cheese blend; , Tortilla chips (for serving)

Main Courses
Latin America & Caribbean
Mexican
Meat
Beef
Salads

Virtually every chain restaurant in the country serves up a taco salad. In most cases, it’s a greasy mess of bland meat, tired vegetables, and a stale tortilla bowl. We knew we could do better at home.

SERVES 4

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