Sue's Taco Salad

Sue's Taco Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    931

A vibrant and customizable Taco Salad, perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. Assemble ahead of time and dress just before serving to maintain the crispness of the ingredients.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    92 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    1125 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until well done and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

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02 Step

Recipe View Stir in the taco seasoning mix according to package directions. Add a splash of water if needed to create a saucy consistency. Let the mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View In a large serving bowl, crush the tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces. A light crush is ideal; avoid turning them into crumbs.

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04 Step

Recipe View Add the seasoned ground beef, Cheddar cheese, kidney beans, chopped tomato, lettuce, and green onions to the bowl with the chips.

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05 Step

Recipe View Just before serving, pour the ranch dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated. Serve immediately to prevent the chips from becoming soggy.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef while browning.
Consider adding other toppings like black olives, avocado, or sour cream for a more customized salad.
To make this salad vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based ground meat alternative or seasoned black beans.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 310 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Jonathan Rippin

    This recipe was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved how easy it was to assemble.

  • Hassan Blanda

    I substituted the ground beef with black beans and it was still delicious! A great vegetarian option.

  • Eulalia Terry

    I appreciate the tip about adding the dressing right before serving. It kept the chips nice and crunchy!

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