LAYERED MEXICAN SALAD

Layered Mexican Salad image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground sirloin 90% lean
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 head of iceberg lettuce chopped
4 cups tomatoes diced (about 2)
1 cup large onion chopped (about 1)
1 can black beans (14 ounces, rinsed and drained)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
10 ounces tortilla chips lightly crushed
For the dressing:
1 cup Thousand Island dressing
1 tablespoon taco sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Chopped green onions for garnishing optional

Steps:

In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning to the ground beef and mix well. Set aside.
Place the lettuce in a 4-quart glass bowl.
Top with chopped tomatoes and onions.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans.
Add the seasoned ground beef.
Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle with half of the tortilla chips.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing, taco sauce and taco seasoning for the special sauce. Mix well and pour over the layered salad.
Top with additional cheese and tortilla chips.
Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Top with chopped tomatoes and onions.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans.
Add the seasoned ground beef.
Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle with half of the tortilla chips.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing, taco sauce and taco seasoning for the special sauce. Mix well and pour over the layered salad.
Top with additional cheese and tortilla chips.
Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately.