Taco Salad

We REALLY enjoyed this dish! Hubby can't believe he's on a "diet"!

2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Med Onion, chopped
5 Garlic cloves, Pressed
1 Lb ground beef (I used turkey)
1 tsp paprika (I didn't have any so this got skipped on mine)
1 Tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
Salt & black pepper

1 Cup water
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 med tomatoes chopped
6 oz Cheddar cheese, graded (I used a cheddar/jack combo.. yum!)
6 tbsp sour cream
6 green onions, chopped
1 jar (8 oz) mexican salsa

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Turn up the heat to high and add the ground beef. Brown the meat, stirring constantly, until crumbly, about 4 minutes. Drain excess fat. Lower heat and add the paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne and plenty of salt & pepper. Add the water and tomato paste, blending well with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To assemble the salad, place the romaine on 4 plates. Spoon the meat mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, green onion & salsa.

Enjoy! It's a little bit spicy, so if you don't like heat (and I'm a baby) use MILD salsa.