Mexican salad magic: Elevate meal times with spicy flair
The usual gyro salad will quickly be set aside. This recipe for Mexican salad is worth using not only for special occasions. The salad bowl always returns empty to the kitchen.
When Mexican salad appears on the table, forks immediately go into action. Thanks to the addition of ground meat, it is filling and can replace dinner or even lunch. At parties, it always causes quite a stir, and the next day I receive many messages asking for the recipe. It's a simple way to impress your loved ones without too much hassle in the kitchen.
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Mexican salad with ground meat
Colourful, delicious, and filling—this salad definitely outshines the competition. It delights with its taste and is undoubtedly "rich" in flavour. In my home, I always serve it with nachos.
The spices give the meat a distinct flavour. You can adjust the intensity to your liking, and I often add a bit more hot pepper. You can also throw in a hot pepper if you like to feel the heat on your tongue. However, so it doesn't become too intense, the whole dish is mellowed by a sauce based on sour cream and garlic.
Ingredients:
- 500 g ground meat (preferably beef),
- half a teaspoon of hot pepper (or more),
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika,
- half a flat teaspoon of cumin,
- half a teaspoon of granulated garlic,
- half a teaspoon of oregano,
- a pinch of chili,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- 1 can of red beans,
- 1 can of corn,
- 1 red onion,
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 1 green bell pepper,
- 2-3 tomatoes,
- 100 g grated Cheddar cheese,
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce,
- oil for frying,
- chopped fresh cilantro for decoration
- tortilla chips for serving
Sauce
- 180 ml thick sour cream,
- 2 flat tablespoons mayonnaise,
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice,
- 1 garlic clove,
- a pinch of chili,
- salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation method:
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add the ground meat and spices, and fry until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. If the mixture is too dry, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of water and simmer until it evaporates.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- Add the drained corn and beans.
- Add the fried meat and mix together.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Mix the sour cream with mayonnaise, lime juice, hot pepper, and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the salad with the sauce and decorate with cilantro.
You can also serve the sauce separately, so everyone can add the right amount directly to their plate. Serve the whole dish with nachos. Enjoy!
