Taco salad my way!

I lb.ground beef

Taco seasoning

Lettuce 

Tomato

Shredded cheddar cheese

Taco scoops 

Taco sauce or hot sauce to garnish.

Fry hamburger in a little oil.  Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika , salt and pepper.  Don’t skimp on seasonings. ****  If in doubt buy a taco seasoning packet and follow directions.

Rinse lettuce well.  I do it several times in cold water. Add chopped tomato .

 I chopped my lettuce the way I like it.  ( chopped salad version ).  Drain well.  Use salad spinner or as I do most times after I drain the salad well I use  a few paper towels to remove moisture.

I layer taco scoops first, cheddar cheese, hot hamburger mixture and my salad on top. I season the lettuce with a ratio of 1/3 olive oil and 1/4 red wine vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder dried parsley salt and pepper.  .  Note:  remember to add more olive oil than vinegar so it won’t be overpowered by vinegar. Add a Pinch of sugar if you’re not sure . The sugar will balance the mix.