Taco salads are one of those versatile meals.

Is it lunch? It it dinner? Is it supper? Yes, it's all of the above.

Taco Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb Thankful Harvest ground beef

2-3 TBSP taco seasoning (use your favorite or see my recipe at the bottom)

Romaine lettuce

Toppings: avocado, black olives, red onion, sweet peppers, kidney/black/pinto beans, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips and anything else your heart desires

Salsa + Sour Cream or French Dressing

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef, and add taco seasoning.
2. Tear lettuce into pieces, and place a large handful onto a plate or bowl
3. Top with a scoopful of the ground beef
4. Add a variety of your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Alterations: try with chopped, cooked chicken and lime juice for a twist.

Taco seasoning recipe

Add to a small glass jar the following:

• 2 large spoonfuls: chili powder
• 1 large spoonful each: cumin, paprika
• 1 small spoonful each: oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
• 1 dash each: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes

Shake and store in a sealed jar or other container.