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Quick Taco Salad
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Rice-A-Roni Beef Flavor (6.8 oz)

Ingredients

3/4  pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1/2  cup chopped onion
1  (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Beef Flavor
2  tablespoons margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat
1/2  cup salsa
1  teaspoon chili powder
4  cups shredded lettuce
1  medium tomato, chopped
1/2  cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1/2  cup crushed Tostitos® Brand Tortilla Chips

Preparation Steps

  1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onion; drain. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  2. In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden brown.
  3. Slowly stir in 2-1/2 cups water and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in meat mixture, salsa and chili powder; bring back to a simmer. Cover; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Arrange lettuce on serving platter. Top with rice mixture, tomato, cheese and tortilla chips.
  • Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Time to Table: 35 Minutes
  • Recipe Yield: 5 Servings