Description
A deliciously layered taco salad featuring seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and crispy tortilla chips that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup homemade dressing (or store-bought)
- Tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the beef in a heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet over medium heat until fully browned, then drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat, add a splash of water, and stir well to combine.
- Build the salad in a large bowl by layering lettuce, seasoned beef, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheese, and avocado.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Plate the salad, adding tortilla chips on the side or crushed on top.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a healthier option. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg