Chorizo & Beef Taco Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
"Fiesta time!"
Serves 12 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutesWhy I Love This Recipe
Beef & spicy chorizo tucked into taco flats then layered with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions and cheese. Top with some delicious Lime-Cilantro Dressing for an extra kick.
Ingredients You'll Need
Chorizo & Beef Taco Salad
1/2 pkg chorizo sausage
1/2 lb. ground hamburger
1 can pinto beans rinsed
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 cup lettuce
1 tomato
1/2 bunch green onion
1 box taco salad shells I used Fiesta Flats from Ortega
1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
avocado for topping, optional
sour cream for topping, optional
Lime-Cilantro Dressing
1 bunch cilantro
2 cloves garlic
2 limes
1/2 cup avocado or olive oil
1 sugar
Directions
Chorizo & Beef Taco Salad
Add your chorizo and ground hamburger. Sprinkle the cumin and chili powder on top. Start sautéing everything together until the sausage and meat are completely cooked through and no longer pink. When cooked put the meat into a strainer to drain off.
Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Add all ingredients but the oil. Put the top on the food processor. Add oil into the top funnel and blend until the consistency you prefer.
Pairs Well With
Refried Beans & Mexican Rice
