Saturday, July 11, 2009

Taco Salad

This is just your ordinary taco salad, but "Real Mom Kitchen" made her own "taco bowls" and I thought they were so quick and easy! And the kids, even the boys loved them! And it kicked up the ordinary taco salad with crushed corn chips on the bottom!

4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkt. (1¼ oz.) taco seasoning mix
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 large tomato, chopped
¼ cup ranch dressing

HEAT oven to 425°F.
CRUMPLE 4 large sheets of foil to make 4 (3-inch) balls; place on baking sheet. Place 1 tortilla over each ball; spray with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until tortillas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls as they bake.)
MEANWHILE, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
FILL shells with lettuce, meat mixture, cheese and tomatoes just before serving. Drizzle with dressing.
I made 8 taco bowls and used 2 pounds of ground beef. I also added olives, taco sauce, sour cream, and of course ya can't forget the ketchup. The kids ate their "bowls" after the filling was all gone just like chips along with some salsa! Serve along side the best fruit dip ever with cantaloupe and strawberries! Another winner at the Russell homestead!!

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