Justus Norgord of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Station 40 in Rancho Peñasquitos updates a traditional firehouse taco salad with crunchy plantain chips and spiced ground elk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chipotle Tabasco
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
First, make the taco meat. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground elk. Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, to a medium temperature, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the yellow onion and continue cooking until the meat is about 90% done and the onions are translucent. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook until meat is well done, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Next, make the salad. Wash and dry the kale, spinach, and lettuce; then roughly chop them and place them in a large bowl. Place bell peppers, cilantro, red onion, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, avocados, and plantain chips in separate serving bowls.
Make the dressing. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.