Colby Fiesta Salad ๐ฅ
Overview:
Name: Colby Fiesta Salad
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven
Servings: 4
Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5 out of 5 stars)
Calories: 870.4
Fat Content: 46.7g
Saturated Fat Content: 23.8g
Cholesterol Content: 160.9mg
Sodium Content: 1294mg
Carbohydrate Content: 61.9g
Fiber Content: 7.9g
Sugar Content: 3.7g
Protein Content: 50.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6-inch flour tortillas |
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Margarine |
| 1 | Lean ground beef |
| 3/4 | Water |
| 2 | Lettuce |
| 1 | Can of garbanzo beans |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Can of evaporated milk |
| 1 | Colby cheese |
| 2 | Bell peppers (optional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Tortillas:
- Brush tortillas lightly with butter.
- Place tortillas overlapping slightly in a round pie plate.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Cook Ground Beef:
- Brown lean ground beef, then drain well.
- Add seasoning and water.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Assemble Salad:
- Meanwhile, sprinkle lettuce over baked tortillas.
- Combine cooked beef, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and olives.
- Spoon over the bed of lettuce.
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Make Cheese Sauce:
- Heat evaporated milk in a pan until it bubbles around the edges.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in grated Colby cheese until melted.
- Add sliced bell peppers if desired.
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Finish and Serve:
- Pour the cheese sauce over the ground beef mixture.
- Carefully lift out tortillas and toppings as a whole.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Colby Fiesta Salad!
This vibrant and flavorful Colby Fiesta Salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With its savory ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and crisp vegetables, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Plus, it’s ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Give it a try and let your taste buds dance with joy!
