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Ingredientes
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Hot sauce, to taste
- 1 (12 ounce) package HORMEL® Taco Meats Beef Crumbles
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce, divided
- 1 cup crumbled tortilla chips
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite style)
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn with red and green peppers, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup low fat Mexican style shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
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