How to Make Quick Taco Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this quick and easy taco salad recipe. Packed with all of the flavors you love in a traditional taco, but with the added bonus of being a salad, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next mealtime.

One of the best things about this taco salad recipe is that it can be ready to serve in just 15 minutes. That's right - in less time than it takes to order takeout, you can have a fresh,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • ½ cup chopped black olives
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (Optional)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.
  • Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.
  • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 1611mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 253mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 654mg