A Thinner Mexican Dinner

Ingredients

• 3/4 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 medium tomatoes diced
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped
• 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces (32 chips) baked corn tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Add the garlic and beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the chili powder, cayenne, and water and stir until well-combined and some, but not all, of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
3. Divide the lettuce among dinner plates, top with the beef mixture, and sprinkle with the cheese. Spoon the dressing over each salad and crush tortilla chips on top.