Taco Salad Recipe
Crisp salad topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Ground Beef
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop Lettuce
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl as the base of the taco salad.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Dice the avocado and red onion, then add them along with the black olives and corn. Toss all ingredients gently to combine.
Cook the Ground Beef
- 3
Brown the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Seasoning
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the Taco Salad
- 5
Layer Ingredients
Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the salad base in the bowl. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the beef.
- 6
Add Toppings
Dollop the sour cream over the salad, and add salsa on top. You may also add extra toppings as desired.
