Description
A simple and delicious taco salad combining ground beef, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning: Follow package instructions, typically adding about 2/3 cup of water, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce.
- Layer the ingredients: Top the lettuce with seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and shredded cheese.
- Make the dressing: Combine salsa and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine and serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side or on top.
Notes
Customize by adding lime juice for more flavor or double the recipe for larger gatherings. Store ingredients separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: taco salad, quick meal, easy recipes, Mexican food, salad recipes