Beef Salad Shakers

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 lb lean ground beef
 2 tsp minced garlic
 ¼ cup water
 2 tbsp chili powder
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 package (10-12 oz) iceberg or romaine salad mix (lettuce, red cabbage, carrots)
 1 cup diced tomato
 ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
 ½ cup frozen corn, defrosted and drained
 ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (optional)
 ½ cup prepared reduced-fat or fat-free ranch dressing
 ¼ to 1/3 cup Crunchy Tortilla Strips (recipe follows) or crushed baked tortilla chips (optional)
1

Brown Ground Beef with garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 1/2-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings, if necessary. Stir in water, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute to blend flavors. Cool slightly.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

2

Place salad mix, beef, tomato, beans, corn and cheese, if desired, in large bowl with lid. Top with dressing; close lid securely or cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Shake gently to combine. Top with tortilla strips, if desired.

3

Crunchy Tortilla Strips: Cut 2 corn tortillas in half, then crosswise into ¼-inch-wide strips. Place strips in single layer on baking sheet. Spray tortilla strips lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 4 to 8 minutes at 400ºF or until crisp.

Cook's Tip: You can substitute your favorite dressing for ranch dressing.

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef
 2 tsp minced garlic
 ¼ cup water
 2 tbsp chili powder
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 package (10-12 oz) iceberg or romaine salad mix (lettuce, red cabbage, carrots)
 1 cup diced tomato
 ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
 ½ cup frozen corn, defrosted and drained
 ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (optional)
 ½ cup prepared reduced-fat or fat-free ranch dressing
 ¼ to 1/3 cup Crunchy Tortilla Strips (recipe follows) or crushed baked tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

1

Brown Ground Beef with garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 1/2-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings, if necessary. Stir in water, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute to blend flavors. Cool slightly.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

2

Place salad mix, beef, tomato, beans, corn and cheese, if desired, in large bowl with lid. Top with dressing; close lid securely or cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Shake gently to combine. Top with tortilla strips, if desired.

3

Crunchy Tortilla Strips: Cut 2 corn tortillas in half, then crosswise into ¼-inch-wide strips. Place strips in single layer on baking sheet. Spray tortilla strips lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 4 to 8 minutes at 400ºF or until crisp.

Cook's Tip: You can substitute your favorite dressing for ranch dressing.

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Recipe and photography courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.