Fresh Taco Salad

My husband and I love Tacos and Nachos, they are the BEST! Although, these things are not necessarily the best for you- health-wise. To get the delicious flavor of tacos while also making them more healthy, fix this delicious taco salad!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Lb. Ground Beef
• 1 Large Onion (Diced)
• 2 Large Chipotle Chiles (Diced) - You can find these canned in adobo sauce (DELICIOUS)
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
• 2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Paprika
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 Head Romaine Lettuce
• 1 Bell Pepper (one half sliced and the other half diced)
• Tortilla Chips
• Chedder and/or Pepper Jack Cheese (Grated)
• Sliced Olives (either black or green)
• Ranch or Caesar Dressing (I recommend Caesar)

Directions:

Rinse and chop the head of romaine lettuce and then refridgerate. Saute and brown the ground beef and onion. Once the meet is cooked, reduce heat to low and add the chipotle chiles, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste.

Cover your plate with a layer of tortilla chips (15-20 strips). Sprinkle your cheese over the chips. Next add a layer of lettuce (a good amount, this is the main part of the dish afterall). Then drizzle either caesar or ranch dressing over the lettuce (as much or as little as you want). Then, add the diced bell pepper and the sliced olives. Follow up with the ground beef and onion mix (this can either be served at room temperature or hot depending on you preference. I prefer hot and right off the stove). Finally, garnish with the sliced bell pepper. If you would like to add a touch of spice, add some hot sauce for extra kick.

Serve with a Margarita and enjoy!