Easy Taco Salad
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Easy Taco Salad
Description
The recipe begins by browning lean ground beef and cooking it with taco seasoning and water until thickened. Black beans, if used, are stirred in for added fiber and substance. Meanwhile, lettuce is chopped and placed in a large bowl or divided into serving portions.
Next, the seasoned meat is layered over the lettuce along with diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado. Additional toppings such as olives, jalapeños, and bell peppers can be added for personalized flavor and crunch. Crushed tortilla chips provide textural contrast, and a dollop of salsa and sour cream finishes the dish, offering creamy and spicy notes.
This salad is a convenient and customizable meal option that can be assembled quickly using pre-washed lettuce and ready taco seasoning. It is suitable for casual lunches or dinners and can incorporate leftovers effectively. Storage instructions advise keeping leftover taco meat refrigerated and reheating when needed.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, optional, canned
Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomato diced, fresh
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- toppings as desired olives, bell peppers, jalapenos, red or green onion
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans.
- Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl or divide over individual serving bowls. Top with the seasoned meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and desired toppings.
- Top with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
- Use pre-washed lettuce to reduce prep time.
- Prepare topping ingredients while the beef browns for efficiency.
- Sour cream and salsa serve as dressing, but Catalina or Thousand Island dressings may also be used.
- Leftover taco meat stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheats easily.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3585IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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