My Favorite Taco Salad Recipe

This vibrant and customizable Taco Salad recipe is ready in under 20 minutes! Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and seasoned ground beef are tossed with your favorite tortilla chips (Doritos, Fritos, or your go-to brand!) for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Feel free to experiment with different lettuce varieties and add your favorite toppings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1178.2 kcal
Protein 103g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
My Favorite Taco Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Favorite Taco Salad

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How to Make My Favorite Taco Salad

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 packet (1 ounce) of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups of your favorite chopped lettuce, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 ripe avocado (diced), and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the salad bowl.
  7. Drizzle with your favorite taco salad dressing (about 1/4 cup) and toss gently to combine.
  8. Add 1 (1-ounce) bag of your favorite tortilla chips (Doritos, Fritos, etc.). Toss gently and serve immediately.
  9. Serve with extra salad dressing and your favorite toppings (sour cream, salsa, etc.) if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

92 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

98g

Carbs

29g