Favorite Taco Salad Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Taco Salad recipe has been a family favorite for years! Easy to customize, it's perfect for parties or a quick weeknight dinner. You can use homemade or pre-made seasoned ground beef – the deliciousness remains! Crunchy Doritos® add the perfect finishing touch to this vibrant and flavorful salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 959.6 kcal
Protein 57g
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Ingredients for Favorite Taco Salad

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How to Make Favorite Taco Salad

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup your favorite taco seasoning. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended!
  4. Just before serving, gently stir in 1 (11 ounce) bag crushed Doritos® tortilla chips. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

85g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Favorite Taco Salad?

Favorite Taco Salad takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Favorite Taco Salad?

Favorite Taco Salad has approximately 959.6 calories per serving, with about 57 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 102 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Favorite Taco Salad?

The key ingredients for Favorite Taco Salad are Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Doritos. See the full list with measurements above.

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