Ultimate Taco Salad

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with the *Ultimate Taco Salad*, a vibrant and satisfying dish brimming with bold Tex-Mex flavors! This recipe combines juicy, seasoned ground beef with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy black beans, all topped off with a tangy sour cream and salsa dressing. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips adds irresistible crunch and decadence to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing taco salad is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra zing, and serve it as a refreshing standalone meal or a festive party centerpiece. Packed with flavor and texture, this customizable salad will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 large head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the ground beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes). Drain the excess fat, then mix in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined and thickened.

Step 2

2. Wash and chop the vegetables: Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and set the vegetables aside.

Step 3

3. Rinse the black beans: Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly with cold water, then set them aside.

Step 4

4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

5. Assemble the salad base: In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

6. Add the ground beef: Evenly distribute the cooked and seasoned ground beef over the salad.

Step 7

7. Add crunch: Roughly crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them generously over the top of the salad.

Step 8

8. Drizzle the dressing: Pour the sour cream and salsa dressing over the assembled salad.

Step 9

9. Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the Ultimate Taco Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2125.4 grams (2125.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2638

Total Fat 172.10g	221%
Saturated Fat 75.90g	380%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.70g
Cholesterol 480mg	160%
Sodium 7230mg	314%
Total Carbohydrate 155.20g	56%
Dietary Fiber 36.80g	131%
Total Sugars 25.60g
Protein 142.60g	285%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1528mg	118%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 4195mg	89%

*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: 56.5%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 22.7%