CRUNCHY TACO SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Crunchy Taco Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by polledl

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup green onions, chopped
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6-ounce) package corn chips
3/4 cup mild taco sauce or ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to ground beef in skillet. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 4 minutes. Combine lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes and green onions in a large salad bowl and toss to mix well. Add ground beef mixture, Cheddar and corn chips and toss lightly to mix. Serve with taco sauce or ranch salad dressing. Variation: Add shredded carrots, cauliflower florets or torn spinach to taste.