Description
This Ground Beef Taco Salad is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, cheese, and crunchy chips, it’s a family favorite that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- ¾ cup water
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup Catalina or French dressing
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet with the beef. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, and shredded cheese.
- Add the slightly cooled taco meat on top of the salad ingredients.
- Drizzle with Catalina or French dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving for extra crunch.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or jalapeños.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Keep chips separate if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
