Best Quick Easy Dinner Taco Salad Any Way You Want It Recipes

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EASY HEALTHY TACO SALAD RECIPE WITH GROUND BEEF



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Learn how to make taco salad in just 20 minutes, using common ingredients! The whole family will love this EASY, healthy taco salad recipe with ground beef.

Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Ground beef
1 tsp Avocado oil ((or any oil of choice))
2 tbsp Taco seasoning ((store-bought or home-made))
8 oz Romaine lettuce ((chopped))
1 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes ((halved))
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese ((shredded))
1 medium Avocado ((cubed))
1/2 cup Green onions ((chopped))
1/3 cup Salsa
1/3 cup Sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ground beef. Stir fry, breaking up the pieces with a spatula, for about 7-10 minutes, until the beef is browned and moisture has evaporated.
  • Stir taco seasoning into the ground beef until well combined. If you like, you can also add 1/4 cup of water when adding the seasoning and let it simmer a bit.
  • Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the ground beef. Toss everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK & EASY DINNER: TACO SALAD (ANY WAY YOU WANT IT!)



Quick & Easy Dinner: Taco Salad (Any Way You Want It!) image

Super fast, super easy, super delicious. Taco salads make for a great dinner, and they're perfect for mixed-diet households - make 'em just the way you want 'em. Vegan, vegetarian, full-on meat - whatever floats your boat.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 6- or 8-inch flour tortillas
Lettuce of your choice (I like shredded romaine)
Cooked (drained beans such as black, pinto, or kidney)
Ground beef (browned, drained, and flavored with taco seasoning)
Shredded chicken
Shredded beef or pork
Shredded cheese such as cheddar (pepper jack, or Monterey jack)
Chopped tomatoes
Diced onions
Diced scallions
Diced avocado
Black olives
Green chiles
Salsa
Sour cream
Guacamole

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip over a standard-size muffin tin and tuck two or three shells in between the muffin cups to form a "bowl." Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the shells are golden brown and fairly hard.
  • Place shells on a plate and fill with whatever fillings and toppings you like.

TACO SALAD



Taco Salad image

This Taco Salad is quick, flavorful, hearty, a total breeze to make and it's a dinner everyone can agree on both young and old alike! It doesn't take much to make a satisfying meal and this simple salad is proof of that. This is a back pocket recipe you'll want to make on repeat!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp olive oil
1.25 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup bottled fire roasted salsa
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, (chopped)
5 oz. tortilla chips, (slightly crumbled)
1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 roma tomatoes, (diced (or 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes))
1 avocado, (diced (optional))
5 Tbsp Sour cream or Mexican crema ((optional))
1/4 cup chopped red onion ((optional))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble in beef in chunks. Let sear until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes then turn an d break up beef and continue to cook until cooked through.
  • Drain fat from beef then stir in salsa, chili powder and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste and heat through, about 1 minute.*
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Layer lettuce among individual plates. Top with chips, beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and red onion if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK TACO SALAD



Quick Taco Salad image

Just got home from work? Tired? Try this quick, balanced meal that tastes great and leaves time for you to relax after a busy day. -Marie Noguerole, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Serve over corn chips. Top with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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.

QUICK TACO SALAD



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Skip the hassle of stuffing a shell with taco salad! Quick Taco Salad is a delectable mash-up of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and lean ground beef.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup water
10 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add seasoning mix and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top evenly with meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese and crushed chips. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 32 g

EASY TACO SALAD



Easy Taco Salad image

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

1 pound ground beef
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
1 medium head lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup bottled Catalina dressing
4 to 5 cups corn chips, crushed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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 :

QUICK TACO SALAD



Quick Taco Salad image

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

2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ cup chopped black olives
2 cups salsa
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)

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

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