Taco Salad Dinner

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant Taco Salad Dinner, a zesty and satisfying meal that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring seasoned ground beef sizzling with bold taco spices, crisp romaine lettuce, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this salad delivers restaurant-quality flavor in every bite. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and indulgent dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, this all-in-one dish combines tex-mex flair with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, this quick and easy taco salad recipe is packed with texture and flavor, creating a dinner everyone will love. Serve it as-is or customize with toppings to make it your own!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Guacamole
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 2

Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, mixing well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl along with the lettuce.

Step 5

Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Step 6

Spoon the cooked and seasoned ground beef over the salad, distributing it evenly.

Step 7

Serve the salad with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on top or on the side.

Step 8

Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, if desired. Toss just before serving, and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1701.7 grams (1701.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2764

Total Fat 212.70g	273%
Saturated Fat 81.80g	409%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.40g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 6366mg	277%
Total Carbohydrate 112.60g	41%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 24.20g
Protein 125.80g	252%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1303mg	100%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 3209mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 15.7%