Classic Taco Salad Recipes

TACO SALAD III

Steps:

• Prepare the ground beef as directed by taco seasoning package and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, lettuce, red onion, green onion, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Mix well.
• Before serving, add the corn chips and enough dressing to coat. Mix well and serve immediately.

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Steps:

• Brown ground beef, drain grease, adding taco seasoning and following directions on package. Chill.
• When ground beef is cold, place in a large bowl and add all remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and serve.

EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese. Top with beef mixture and chips; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ground beef and season with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, one teaspoon chipotle powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and broken into small pieces, approximately 8-10 minutes. Break up the beef with a spatula into small chunks while it cooks.
• Stir the black beans into the skillet with the beef mixture until thoroughly coated with the seasonings. Remove from heat and carefully drain excess fat from skillet and set aside.
• Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and corn in a large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil, chipotle powder, and fresh lime juice. Generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
• To serve, transfer salad to a serving platter and top with the seasoned beef and black beans, Mexican cheese, and tortilla chips.

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Steps:

• Mix ranch dressing with mayo and milk in a jar and chill until salad is ready.
• Brown and drain meat.
• Add taco seasoning mix and follow instructions on package.
• Put seasoned meat in a glass bowl, cover and chill about 20 min, stirring once.
• Wash and cut lettuce.
• Drain beans and olives.
• Toss lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avacados, beans and olives in a large salad bowl.
• Put about 2 cups salad mix into serving bowls and add 1/4 cup seasoned meat,a few pinches of cheese and top with crushed Doritos and 2 tbls ranch dressing.

CLASSIC TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, avocado, plum tomatoes, tortilla chips, and salsa.
• Meanwhile, heat taco filling in a saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave). Divide lettuce mixture among four plates; serve with filling. Garnish with sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and more salsa, if desired.

CLASSIC TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In large skillet, prepare Taco Spices & Seasonings and beef according to package directions. In large bowl, combine seasoned beef and remaining ingredients, except salsa or salad dressing; toss. To serve, top with salsa or dressing. Meal Idea: Serve hearty portions of taco salad with your favorite salad dressing or salsa and extra tortilla chips on the side. For a festive presentation, serve taco salad on large round platter. Layer ingredients in ring fashion beginning with lettuce. Variation: Shredded chicken or ground turkey may be substituted for ground beef.