TACO SALAD FOR A LARGE CROWD

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I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone loves this taco salad recipe. -Lisa Homer, Avon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided
1 medium head iceberg lettuce
1 package (10 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
1-1/3 cups salsa
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. , In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.