Taco Salad
Easy Taco Salad recipe with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheese, and crunchy corn chips. Ready in 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and simple to make.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large serving bowl
- spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 ounce
- 3/4 cup water
Salad Base
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup corn chips such as Fritos, slightly crushed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup of water into the cooked beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the salad base. In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the slightly cooled taco meat mixture over the lettuce and cheese in the bowl. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Just before serving, top the salad with the slightly crushed corn chips and dollops of sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately while the chips are still crisp.
Notes
Serve immediately while the chips are still crisp.