DIETER'S TACO SALAD 
1 lb. ground beef, lean
1 chopped lg. green pepper
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 (8 inch) tortillas
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 onion, med.
8 oz. tomato sauce, no-salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. basil, dried, crushed
1 tbsp. water
4 c. shredded lettuce
1 carrot, med. and shredded

Cook beef, onion and 1/4 cup of green pepper until beef is brown; drain. Add nest 7 ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes. Warm foil-wrapped tortillas in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.

Spray 4 (10 ounce) casseroles with non-stick spray coating; press 1 tortilla into each. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Place a tortilla on each plate. Spoon beef mixture into tortillas. Top with remaining green peppers, tomatoes, carrot and cheese.

 

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