Mom's Hot Mexican Salad

Name: Mom's Hot Mexican Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 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; 0.75 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

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This recipe is as easy as one-two-three and it is so good there are never any leftovers!

Recipe by Wendy

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
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
¾ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

Directions

Place beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic 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 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

617	Calories
33g	Fat
50g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 617
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 1630mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 31mg	156%
Calcium 454mg	35%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 828mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.