Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 recipe

tortilla cups

1 recipe

tomatillo guacamole

chilled

0.5 lb

lean ground beef

3 cloves

garlic

minced

15 oz

dark red kidney beans

drained

0.75 cup

frozen whole kernel corn

8 oz

taco sauce

1 tbsp

chili powder

1 unit

head lettuce

torn

2 unit

tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

sweet green pepper

chopped

0.75 cup

shredded, reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

shredded

4 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

salsa

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare tortilla cups; set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare tomatillo guacamole; cover and chill.

Step 3
~3 min

In a medium skillet cook beef and garlic until beef is brown.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain off fat.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir in kidney beans, corn, taco sauce and chili powder.

Step 6
~3 min

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Tear lettuce into pieces.

Step 9
~3 min

Chop tomatoes.

Step 10
~3 min

Chop green pepper.

Step 11
~3 min

Thinly slice green onions.

Step 12
~3 min

Assemble salads by filling tortilla cups with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, green onions, tomatillo guacamole, and salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a dash of cumin to the beef mixture.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Use a variety of colorful vegetables for visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The beef mixture and guacamole can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Spanish rice.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Mexican street corn

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern U.S. / Mexico

Cultural Significance

A popular Tex-Mex dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Potluck
Summer BBQ

Popularity Score

85/100

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