BEST TACO SALAD RECIPE
Taco Salad is a show-stopper dinner, if you do it right. Plus it's healthy! I'll show you all my tips (and the best ingredients) for Taco Salad, Done Right. Plus two taco salad dressing recipes to choose from!
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Start with the taco meat.** Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet on the stove, over medium heat. Break up the meat into small pieces. Once it is no longer pink (3-5 minutes), remove from heat. Tilt the pan and scoop the grease into a foil-lined bowl (then refrigerate and toss when solidified). Return the pan back to the stove and set over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup Premium McCormick's taco seasoning. (Or a regular taco packet will do. See notes for a homemade recipe.) Add 3/4 cup water to the pan. Let the mixture come to a simmer. Turn off the heat when there is still thickened liquid at the bottom of the pan. If you cook until all the liquid has evaporated, you will have dry taco meat; no thanks. Set aside and keep warm, covered.
- Prep the lettuce and herbs. Chop the romaine into bite size pieces and dry in a salad spinner (or dry off with paper towels). Add 1/2 cup chopped green onions and 1 bunch of chopped cilantro. Spin to mix, or add to a large bowl and toss together.
- Prep your toppings. Grate 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Chop 1 and 1/2 cups tomatoes. Thinly slice 8 radishes. Dice half a red onion. Chop 2 avocados (or make a quick guacamole with them by adding a bit of lime and salt). Thaw out 1 cup of frozen corn (I usually stick it in the microwave for 20 seconds and then let it finish thawing on the counter). Slice 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers. Crush some Juanitas or Fritos, but leave some whole for garnishing.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 g, Calories 1186 kcal, Fat 94 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 2193 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 17 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 40 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 52 g
TACO SALAD I
Put a twist on the conventional taco salad with this quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it's fun for the children to help make.
Provided by Denise Williamson
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans and French-style dressing. Fill the dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss the broken chips into a large bowl with the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. When the meat mixture is done, combine it with the lettuce, tomatoes, chips and mix well. Then, add salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1579.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
ALMOST-FAMOUS STEAK TACO SALAD
It's easy to pretend you're being healthy when you order a taco salad, but those crispy edible bowls - the best part! - can make the meal a serious calorie bomb. At the popular chain Moe's, the taco bowl alone has 390 calories and 26 grams of fat. But if you're addicted to Moe's Close Talker salad, don't despair: Chefs in Food Network Kitchens created this copycat with a slimmed-down shell that's baked instead of fried.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 taco salads
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the tortilla bowls: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Put 4 empty cans (labels removed) or small ovenproof bowls upside down on a baking sheet. Drape a square of foil over each can and coat with cooking spray.
- Fill a shallow bowl with 1/2 inch warm water; whisk in the olive oil. Soak each tortilla in the water until soft, about 5 seconds, then drape over the prepared cans, pleating as needed. Bake until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and invert the tortilla bowls onto the baking sheet; remove the cans and foil. Spray the inside of the tortilla bowls with cooking spray, season with salt and continue baking until crisp, 4 to 5 more minutes; let cool.
- Meanwhile, make the steak: Whisk the dried garlic, onion and oregano, the cumin, chile powder, scallions, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Put the steak in a shallow dish and rub with 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture (reserve the rest for the dressing). Add the bell pepper and sliced onion and toss. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the steak and scatter the bell pepper and onion around it. Sear the steak about 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a cutting board. Continue cooking the pepper and onion until just tender, about 3 more minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Assemble the salad: Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and the reserved spice mixture in a large bowl until smooth. Add the cucumber, lettuce, beans and olives and toss. Divide the salad among the tortilla bowls. Top with the steak, bell pepper, onion, cheese and salsa.
EASY TACO SALAD
This salad goes over well at any social function. (Teenagers just love it!) I usually double the recipe because it disappears so fast.-Faye Shaw, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine beef, lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, corn chips and cheese in a large serving bowl; toss well to mix. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
TACO SALAD FOR A LARGE CROWD
I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone loves this taco salad recipe. -Lisa Homer, Avon, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. , In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
QUICK TACO SALAD
This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two boneless chicken breasts and beef. Both are a great hit and so easy. I have also used this for Super Bowl party... they LOVED it!
Provided by Amy Tapscott Harvel
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.
- Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1611.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD
Every time I have to bring a dish to a party, friends ask for my taco salad. Even players on my son's football team ask for it. -Lori Buntrock, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
TACO SALAD II
This recipe is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for three generations. There is one friend of the family who comes to our gatherings specifically for this dish. It is easy to make and oh so delicious.
Provided by Susan
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 13h55m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and drain. Add taco seasoning mix and prepare as directed by package. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, bell pepper, cheese, beef, tomatoes and tortilla chips. Add enough dressing to coat, mix well and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 858.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
ONE-POT TACO SPAGHETTI
This one-pan taco spaghetti is full of flavor and great for a busy weeknight!
Provided by Karla Harmer
Categories Spaghetti
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; stir in diced onion, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add ground beef. Break apart into small pieces and cook until meat is a little more than halfway cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Break spaghetti noodles in half and add to the pot. Add chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover pot with a lid.
- Cook pasta until tender, yet firm to the bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Mix in cream of chicken soup. Cook for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Add shredded Cheddar cheese; mix in.
- Add one slice of Velveeta® per person, or 4 around the outside and 1 in the middle.
- Turn off the heat and cover the pot until cheese starts to melt. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.8 calories, Carbohydrate 83.1 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 2381.7 mg
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