Arizona Taco Salad Recipe

Beat the Arizona heat with this vibrant and customizable Taco Salad! Perfect for a crowd, this easy one-dish meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Forget ordinary tortilla chips – Fritos add a unique crunch that elevates this classic. Get ready for a fiesta of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 481.9 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arizona Taco Salad

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How to Make Arizona Taco Salad

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled ground beef with 1 (15-ounce) can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and 4 cups shredded lettuce.
  3. In a separate bowl, prepare your toppings: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped red onion, ¼ cup chopped black olives, and your favorite Picante sauce.
  4. Set out individual bowls and serving utensils (spoons, tongs).
  5. For serving: Place a layer of Fritos corn chips (about 1 cup) in each bowl.
  6. Top with the beef, bean, and lettuce mixture.
  7. Add desired toppings (cheese, tomatoes, onions, olives).
  8. Drizzle with Picante sauce to taste.
  9. Add hot sauce as desired.
  10. Enjoy! This crowd-pleaser is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

46g

Carbs

12g