8 1 1/2 Tbsp. 3/4 C. 1 1 1/2 lbs. 2 tsp. 1 tsp. 4 Tbsp. 1 14-oz. can 8 4 1 1/2 C. 1 C. 1
16 Tbsp.
Garden Hearts® Petite Hearts of Romaine Vegetable oil Onion, finely chopped Garlic clove, minced Lean ground beef Chili powder Ground cumin Tomato paste Dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed Large flour tortillas, fried into crisp bowls Fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped Sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated Scallions, chopped Small can black olives, sliced Jalapeño Cilantro Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Small corn tortillas, cut into ribbons, fried crisply and salted
Method
Cut one inch from the base of the Garden Hearts® and separate into individual leaves. Rinse under cold, running water. Reserve four whole outer leaves from each head and shred remaining lettuce.
In a large, non-stick skillet, heat vegetable oil, add onion and garlic; cook until translucent.
Add ground beef and brown, chopping it up finely. Stir in chili powder, cumin and tomato paste. Add kidney beans and simmer until beef is done. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool.
Place a tortilla bowl on its side, stand 4 whole romaine leaves along the back and fill with shredded Garden Hearts®. Top with beef mixture, tomatoes, cheese, scallions and black olives.
Drizzle with Jalapeño Cilantro Vinaigrette and add tortilla ribbons on the side.
Jalapeño Cilantro Vinaigrette
2 1/2 C. 3 Tbsp. 1/2 tsp. 2 1/2 C.
1 C.
Garlic cloves, minced Red wine vinegar Fresh lemon juice Ground cumin Large jalapeños, seeded and finely minced Fresh cilantro, finely chopped Salt to taste Vegetable oil
Mix all ingredients except vegetable oil. When well blended, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
Chef’s comments: “These South-of-the-Border flavors combine well with the crunch of Garden Hearts® of Romaine lettuce.”