Quick and Easy Taco Salad
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Quick and Easy Taco Salad, a vibrant and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, and a delightful crunch from crushed tortilla chips, this recipe is a flavor-packed fiesta in a bowl. Tossed with a zesty sour cream and salsa dressing, every bite is bursting with Tex-Mex-inspired goodness. Perfect for busy families, this customizable taco salad is ideal for a fast yet nutritious dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Ready in a flash and loaded with wholesome ingredients, it’s the ultimate combination of fresh, fun, and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup Crushed tortilla chips
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (optional, chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
Step 2
Cook the beef until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Step 3
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Step 4
Add the taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup of water to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 5
While the beef is cooking, wash and chop the romaine lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, and corn.
Step 7
Add the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the salad.
Step 8
Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the salad for a bit of crunch.
Step 9
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and salsa together to create a quick dressing.
Step 10
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1870.8 grams (1870.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2552 |
| Total Fat 158.30g | 203% |
| Saturated Fat 74.20g | 371% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 500mg | 167% |
| Sodium 8217mg | 357% |
| Total Carbohydrate 168.60g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.50g | 120% |
| Total Sugars 28.70g | |
| Protein 140.80g | 282% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1313mg | 101% |
| Iron 17mg | 94% |
| Potassium 3365mg | 72% |
Source of Calories