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A colorful taco salad recipe with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and cilantro

taco salad recipe

A quick and customizable taco salad recipe that’s perfect for busy families. Full of flavor, packed with protein, and easily tailored to individual preferences, it’s a go-to meal that can be prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Beverage Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1lb pounds Ground Beef - Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning - Or homemade taco seasoning
  • ½cup - Water - To mix with taco seasoning
  • ½tsp - Salt - To taste
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce -Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1cup - Cherry Tomatoes - Halved
  • 1cup - Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Can substitute with low-fat cheese
  • 1cup - Black Beans - Drained and rinsed
  • ½cup - Corn Kernels - Drained or fresh
  • 1 - Red Onion - Finely diced
  • 1cup - Tortilla Chips - Crushed or tortilla strips
  • 1 - Lime Wedges - For squeezing over the salad
  • ½cup - Sour Cream - Or substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ½cup - Salsa - Fresh or jarred salsa
  • 1 - Avocado - Sliced
  • ¼cup - Fresh Cilantro - Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet (12-inch works best for browning the beef )
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For assembling the salad)
  • 1 Cutting Board (For prepping ingredients )
  • 1 Measuring Spoons (For seasoning accuracy )

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef and season it
  2. Chop vegetables and prepare toppings
  3. Layer ingredients in a bowl
  4. Add final toppings and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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