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TACO SALAD

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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

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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

EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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.