Description
A delightful taco salad that combines crispy tortilla chips, seasoned beef, fresh greens, and vibrant toppings for a flavorful experience.
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, brown the ground beef over medium heat, letting it cook fully and draining excess fat.
- Season: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat, add a splash of water, and stir well, allowing it to cook according to package instructions.
- Build the salad: In a large bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, followed by the seasoned beef, halved tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.
- Dress it up: Drizzle with your dressing and toss gently to combine, ensuring every ingredient is coated.
- Serve with style: Plate your taco salad, adding tortilla chips either on the side or crushed on top.
Notes
For a healthier option, add more greens like spinach or kale, and consider using Greek yogurt instead of creamy dressings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg