TACO SALADS 
4 med. tomatoes
3 c. torn lettuce
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. chili sauce
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Dash of pepper
1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. coarsely crushed taco chips
3 tbsp. taco sauce

Remove stem from each tomato. Place tomato stem side down. Cut almost through each tomato to form 6 wedges. Divide lettuce among 4 serving plates. Top with tomato, separating wedges slightly to form cup shape. Set aside.

Crumble ground beef into 1-quart microwave-safe casserole; add onion. Microwave (high), uncovered, 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until meat is set, stirring once. Drain. Stir in chili sauce, garlic salt and peppers. Cover with casserole lid.

Microwave (high) 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon meat mixture into center of each tomato. Top with cheese, taco chips and taco sauce. Tomato petals filled with taco filling, as pretty as it is tasty.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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