Taco Salad

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5.0

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    663 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Taco Salad

This easy taco salad recipe has perfectly seasoned ground beef and the most delicious three-ingredient creamy dressing! Fresh veggies and crunchy Doritos round it out.

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Ingredients

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For the beef:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the dressing:

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • fresh lime juice to taste

For the salad:

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 10 ounces little tomatoes (grape or cherry) cut into halves
  • 1/2 small red onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g. cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup canned corn drained
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained
  • 1/2 avocado sliced/chopped
  • 1 cup Doritos broken into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add the oil, ground beef, and spices to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 8-10 minutes). Spoon any excess fat out if needed.
  2. While the beef is cooking, prep your other salad ingredients, and make the dressing by mixing the sour cream and salsa together in a medium bowl. Add in a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Some varieties of sour cream can be super thick, so you can thin out the dressing with some extra lime juice and/or water if needed.
  3. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Once the beef is done, let it cool for a few minutes. Add the beef and Doritos to the salad last (so the Doritos don't get soggy). Toss the salad with the dressing, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serves 4+ as a main dish and more as a side (like 6+).
  • Want to make the beef spicy? Add in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Feel free to use ready-made taco seasoning instead of the spices I suggest if you wish.
  • This recipe is very flexible! Omit or increase ingredients according to your preferences.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 663kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 764mg (32%) Potassium 1302mg (37%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 8408IU (168%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 355mg (36%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 663 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 663kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 764mg 32%
Potassium 1302mg 28%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 8408IU 168%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 355mg 36%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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