Description
A delicious and hearty Taco Salad recipe that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and toppings for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bag (10 ounces) tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, and diced avocado.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl and mix gently to combine.
- Serve the salad by layering it with shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream on top.
- Just before serving, crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the salad for added crunch.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Add sliced jalapeños or diced red onion for an extra kick and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg