Taco Salad

Have you ever read the taco seasoning packets?  There are lots of ingredients in there that I am pretty sure are chemicals and that I cannot pronounce so they should not be going into my body.  I love this recipe from She Cooks so you can make your own seasoning.  Now you know exactly what you are eating!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef/ground turkey/chicken
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp seasoning mix (below)
2/3 c water
Mixed greens/arugula

Optional ingredients:
Tomatoes, chopped
Shredded cheese
Avocado, chopped
Salsa (check ingredients to make sure you do not have any with sugar)
Guacamole

Seasoning Mix

4 Tbsp chili powder
3 Tbsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne powder

Combine all seasoning ingredients and store in an airtight container for six months.  This makes a lot of seasoning so now whenever you need a quick healthy meal, just grab some meat, add the seasoning and toss with mixed greens.

1. Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When meat is almost cooked through, add the chopped onions and cook until meat is cooked through and onions are translucent.
2. Add seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Spoon seasoned meat over mixed greens and add any optional ingredients you like.