Taco Salad Recipe
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
Tortilla Shell
Condiments
Method
Preparing the Tortilla Shells
- 1
Cooking the Filling
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 5
Serve with Condiments
Serve each taco salad immediately with a side of salsa and a dollop of sour cream on top.