Best Ground Beef Fajita Taco Salad Recipes

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EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD



Easy Ground Beef Taco Salad image

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

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn (about 8 cups)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broken nacho-flavored tortilla chips
1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing

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.

BEEF FAJITA SALAD



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This easy salad features colorful peppers, beans, tomato and tender strips of beef. The beef marinates for only 10 minutes, but gets great flavor from the lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced and halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning once. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to the skillet; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture comes to a boil. Add beans and pepper mixture; heat through. , Divide the salad greens and tomato among four bowls; top each with 1-1/4 cups beef mixture, 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEAK FAJITA SALAD



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Hot strips of seasoned beef top this salad dressed with Southwest Fiesta Dressing.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces beef steak, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons dry fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup sliced red or green bell peppers
⅓ cup sliced onion
1 (11 ounce) package DOLE® Just Lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
¼ cup drained canned black beans
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Southwest Fiesta Dressing (recipe below)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef strips with fajita seasoning. Saute beef in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add peppers and onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Divide lettuce on 2 large plates. Spoon beef mixture over lettuce and arrange tomatoes, beans, olives and cheese over each. Serve with Southwest Fiesta Dressing, to taste. Refrigerate leftovers.

GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD



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Everyone at our house loves this taco salad. In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter. -Muriel Bertrand, Shoreview, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup bean dip
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned diced tomatoes plus 2 tablespoons liquid
2 cups chopped lettuce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the bean dip, chili powder, salt and tomato liquid. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onions and olives. Add beef mixture; toss to coat. Top with chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BEEF FAJITA SALAD



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This easy salad features colorful peppers, beans, tomato and tender strips of beef. The beef marinates for only 10 minutes, but gets great flavor from the lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced and halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to the skillet; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture comes to a boil. Add beans and pepper mixture; heat through.
  • Divide the salad greens among four bowls; top each with 1-1/4 cups beef mixture, 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 459.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 26.9

GRILLED BEEF FAJITA SALAD



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Grilled beef steak and fajita ingredients are served on a bed of salad greens with a sassy salsa dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 container (14 ounces) refrigerated salsa (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1-pound beef sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick
2 medium red or green bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
9 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
Guacamole, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all Salsa Dressing ingredients; set aside.
  • Mix chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of beef.
  • Place bell peppers and onion in grill basket. Cover and grill beef and vegetables 3 to 4 inches from medium heat about 5 minutes for medium-rare or about 7 minutes for medium; turn. Grill 5 to 7 minutes longer or until desired beef doneness.
  • In large bowl, toss lettuce, grilled peppers and onion with half of the dressing. Cut beef diagonally into 1/2-inch slices; place on salad. Serve with remaining dressing, guacamole and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg

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