Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRooster's Barn & GrillTaco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned beef or grilled chicken, onion, tomato, black olives, shredded cheese on a bed of lettuce. Served in a tortilla shell bowl with a side of salsa and sour cream.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Condiments

Method

Preparing the Tortilla Shells

  1. 1

    Fry the Tortillas

    Heat the cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Carefully place each tortilla into the hot oil, using a spatula to mold it into a bowl shape. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.

Cooking the Filling

  1. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef (or grilled chicken). Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. 3

    Add Taco Seasoning

    Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked meat and add 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Assembling the Taco Salad

  1. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    In each prepared tortilla bowl, start by adding a generous layer of shredded lettuce, followed by the seasoned meat, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sliced black olives, and shredded cheese.

  2. 5

    Serve with Condiments

    Serve each taco salad immediately with a side of salsa and a dollop of sour cream on top.

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