Recipe: Tasty Taco Salad (using ground pork)

Tasty Taco Salad

1 pound lean ground pork
1 can (8 ounces) tomatoes, cut up
1/4 cup chopped onion
2-3 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese

In heavy 9-inch skillet, brown ground pork over moderate heat. Drain. Stir in undrained canned tomatoes, onion, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until most liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, line four individual salad bowls with large lettuce leaves; tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces. Divide among four salad bowls. Spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture onto lettuce bed in each salad bowl. Arrange tomato wedges atop salad; sprinkle with cheese and crushed corn chips, if desired.

Servings: 4
Source: National Pork Board