Salsa Beef Salad

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Cite This!
Close 
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:

Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of.  "Salsa Beef Salad."  31 August 2006.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/salsa-beef-salad-recipe.htm>  20 November 2008.

Salsa Beef Salad Photo
Salsa Beef Salad
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
See Cooking Videos
Ingredients:
1
pound 95% lean ground beef

1
can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2
jalapeño peppers*, seeded and chopped

2
tablespoons chili powder

1/2
teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and black pepper

1
head iceberg lettuce, shredded

2
medium tomatoes, diced

1/2
cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

1/4
cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2
cup chopped green onions

Juice of 1 lime

1
cup salsa

1
package (12 ounces) corn tortilla chips, broken

Sour cream (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Cook and stir ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.

2.
Add beans, jalapeños, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through. Set aside to cool.

3.
Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and cilantro in large bowl. Top with ground beef mixture, green onions and lime juice. Serve with salsa, corn chips and sour cream.





This recipe appears in: Southwestern