Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tsp J. Olive Co. Chipotle Olive Oil


• 1 tsp J. Olive Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil


• 1 lb ground beef - 90 percent lean


• 1 tsp taco seasoning (can use up to 1Tbsp if you prefer spicier)


• 1/2 can tomato paste


• 1 tsp  mustard


• salt and pepper to taste


• 4 cups Romaine, washed and torn in bite size pieces


• 3/4 cup black beans cooked


• 1/2 cup corn kernels


• 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes diced


• 1 Avocado seeded and diced


• 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded


• 1/4 cup black olives sliced


• 1 cup tortilla strips or chips


• 1/4 cup sour cream


• 1 bunch scallions sliced for garnish


• 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped for garnish


• 1/4 cup J. Olive Co. Serrano Honey balsamic for dressing (optional)


• 1/4 cup J. Olive Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil for dressing (optional)

Directions

1. 
   
   
   

   Heat the Persian Lime olive oil and Chipotle  olive oil in a large pan. Add ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula into crumbles.

   
   


2. 
   
   
   

   In a blender, mix taco seasoning, tomato paste, salt and pepper. 

   
   


3. 
   
   
   

   Add the seasoning mix to the ground beef in the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

   
   


4. 
   
   
   

   Layer lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cheese and beef on a serving platter. Top with tortilla strips or chips, sour cream. Add scallions and cilantro for garnish. If you wish to have a dressing for the Taco Salad mix together the Persian Lime olive oil and the Serrano Honey vinegar and pour over salad on plate. Enjoy!