Taco Compuesto
Submitted by valrej
Loaded beef tacos with a twist: lean ground beef, green chiles, and garlic topped with Italian dressing-marinated tomatoes and mozzarella. A lighter, flavor-forward taco in 30 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThese aren’t your standard Tuesday tacos, and that’s exactly the point.
Lean ground beef gets browned with onions, green chiles, and garlic, then seasoned with chili powder for a clean, straightforward filling.
But the real move here is the topping: fresh chopped tomatoes tossed with low-fat Italian dressing and seasoned salt, creating a quick marinated salsa that adds a tangy, herby brightness you don’t get from a jar.
Pile the beef into crispy taco shells, spoon on that dressed tomato mixture, and finish with shredded mozzarella (instead of the usual cheddar), lettuce, and taco sauce.
Variations
- Turkey swap. Ground turkey works just as well here and drops the fat content even further.
- Soft shells. Use warm flour tortillas instead of crunchy taco shells for a different texture.
- Bowl it. Skip the shells entirely and serve everything over rice or salad greens for a taco bowl.
Kitchen Tips
- Drain the beef well. Even lean ground beef releases fat. Pour it off so the filling stays flavorful without being greasy.
- Let the tomato mixture sit. Even 10 minutes of marinating in that Italian dressing makes the tomatoes more flavorful and juicy.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large skillet cook ground beef, chopped onions, green chili pepper; and minced garlic over medium heat until beef is brown.
Drain off fat.
Stir in chili powder.
In a mixing bowl combine chopped tomato, Italian salad dressing, and seasoned salt.
Spoon beef mixture into taco shells.
Top with tomato mixture, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and taco sauce.
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