Mom's Hot Mexican Salad

Name: Mom's Hot Mexican Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 🍖 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef; 🧅 1 onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; ¾ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded; 🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 🧀 1 pound processed cheese food (e.g. Velveeta), cubed; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles; 1 cup tomato sauce; 🌽 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
8 Servings
$15

Mom's Hot Mexican Salad

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
8 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Protein
- 🍖 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 🧅 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ¾ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
- 🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
Dairy and Cheese
- 🧀 1 pound processed cheese food (e.g. Velveeta), cubed
Canned Goods
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Snacks / Chips
- 🌽 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

STEPS

Place beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until hamburger is evenly brown. Drain any excess fat.

Stir cheese, green chilies, and tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Equally divide lettuce among salad plates. Pour meat and cheese mixture over lettuce and garnish with chopped tomato and corn chips.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

617

Calories

33
Protein
50
Carbs
33
Fats

💡 Serve immediately for optimal texture; corn chips may lose crispness if left too long.For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.You can prepare the meat and cheese mixture in advance and refrigerate, reheating before serving.