TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

GETTING BACK ON TRACK #2 Yesterday I stated in the tip of the day that this month we would focus on getting back on track, for those of us who may need some help. To go along with that Elizabeth suggested that I go back through the 150 plus posts to find just what motivated us to start this in the first place so look for that new post later today. For today's tip:
Try a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.
LEAN AND BEEFY TACO SALAD
Ingredients
8 oz lean ground beef2 tsp taco seasoning12 oz yellow sweet corn1-1/2 cups pinto beans1 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese, low fat5 oz light tortilla chips6 tbsp sour cream, reduced fat4 tbsp taco sauce medium1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded or chopped1 cup tomatoes, chopped or sliced 1/2 cup onions, chopped
Directions
Brown ground beef. Add seasoning mix, corn, pinto beans, and taco sauce. Simmer for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the mixture and allow to melt. Serve in about 1/2 cup portion with a tbsp of sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and approximately 6 large tortilla chips crushed over the top. Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JESS4659. Number of Servings: 10
Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208.0
Total Fat: 8.2 g
Cholesterol: 25.2 mg
Sodium: 344.1 mg
Total Carbs: 23.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 11.2 g