Description
A vibrant and flavorful taco salad perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 6 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning along with 2/3 cup water.
- Prepare the Base: While your beef is simmering, grab a large serving bowl and add the shredded lettuce as the base.
- Layer on the Flavor: Top the lettuce with your halved cherry tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Build Your Salad: Spoon the seasoned ground beef directly on top and sprinkle that shredded cheese over everything.
- Add Finishing Touches: Add dollops of sour cream and spoonfuls of salsa to the top.
- Serve with Crunch: Just before serving, crush tortilla chips over the top for that satisfying crunch.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or avocado. Keep the ingredients separate if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, easy taco salad, Mexican food, healthy salad, summer recipe