Description
Make a satisfying taco salad using ground beef, fresh toppings, and a simple dressing. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or Doritos
- 1/4 cup Catalina dressing or creamy salsa dressing
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and black olives.
- Add the cooled seasoned ground beef to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top the salad with crushed tortilla chips or Doritos just before serving for crunch.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for the beef and use low-fat cheese.
- If you prefer a layered presentation, arrange the lettuce, meat, and toppings in a large bowl without tossing, and serve the dressing on the side.
- Use your favorite taco salad dressing; Catalina or a creamy salsa dressing works well.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85