Taco Salad
Taco Salad, a quick and healthy dish with ground beef, taco seasoning, chili beans, and more, is perfect for a quick meal.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
white meat free
gluten free
contains red meat
shellfish free
contains dairy
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle french dressing
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- Carbohydrate 5.523415625 g
- Cholesterol 73.6067238125 mg
- Fat 17.430204625 g
- Fiber 1.3675000359863 g
- Protein 20.843956125 g
- Saturated Fat 9.688670734325 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (209g)
- Sodium 414.724026775 mg
- Sugar 4.1559155890137 g
- Trans Fat 1.3492459383125 g
- Calories 262 calories
As a busy housewife, I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy meals that the whole family will enjoy. Taco Salad is one of my go-to recipes because it's delicious, nutritious, and can be customized to everyone's liking.
The base of the salad is ground beef, taco seasoning, chili beans, and French dressing. I like to use lean ground beef to keep the salad healthier, and I add a packet of taco seasoning for flavor. The chili beans add some extra protein and fiber, and the French dressing adds a bit of sweetness and tanginess. Once the meat mixture is cooked, I simply combine it with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Step-by-step
- Brown ground beef and drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, chili beans, and French dressing.
- Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Crush chips and toss with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.
- Combine meat mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, chips, salsa, and sour cream.
