Josh Elledge - Chief Executive Angel
Classic American Taco Salad
Serve this classic American-style taco salad to four-plus for less than $13; or take advantage of coupons and store incentives, and relive the tastes of by-gone days for around $10.10!
Ingredients from Meijer:
Ground beef 80% lean (1 pound): $3.99 per pound. OR Jennie O ground turkey 93% lean (20 ounces): $3.99.
Dole Classic Romaine or Just Lettuce AND Red bell pepper: $1 each. (Buy 10, get 1 free, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Meijer salad dressing (need Catalina) AND Bush’s Best Beans (need black beans): $1 each. (Buy 10, get 1 free, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Meijer frozen corn AND Meijer tortilla strips: $1. (Buy 10, get 1 free, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Sargento shredded cheddar cheese: $2.50. (40 cents on 2 coupon August 30 SmartSource insert; PLUS $4 on $20+ Savings Star SavingsAngel.com/savingstarsargento.)
Pantry ingredients: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper (crushed), salt; fresh onion and tomato.
To complete meal (from Meijer):
Pillsbury sweet rolls: $1.67. ($1 on 2 coupon SavingsAngel.com/pillsbury; PLUS $1 on 2 Savings Star SavingsAngel.com/savingsstarpillsbury.)
Old Orchard 100% apple juice: $1. (50 cents on 1 coupon OldOrchard.com; PLUS Buy 10, get 1 free, mix and match – instantly at register.)
Let’s Cook!
Taco meat and seasoning: Lightly brown one pound ground beef or turkey in a large skillet, drain if necessary. (Be careful not to overcook.) In hot skillet with cooked meat, add 1/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons each garlic and onion powder, 1 teaspoon each chili powder and salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper and oregano. Simmer about 8 minutes, or until meat is flavorful. (Serve either hot or cold.)
Salad: Thaw half the corn and drain can of beans under cool running water. Dice 1 cup tomatoes, and 1/2 cup each onion and bell pepper. Mix all veggies, coating lightly with 1/2-3/4 cup Catalina dressing. Build salads over lettuce with ready ingredients, adding meat, and topping with cheese and tortilla strips. Serve with cold juice and warm rolls for dessert.
Editor’s note: Final cost based on percentage of product used.
Thank you SavingsAngel Rachel for this yummy meal!
