Taco Salad Ii Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make Taco Salad recipe! This crowd-pleasing dish features seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and crunchy tortilla chips, all layered to perfection for a satisfying and customizable meal. Get ready to experience a taste explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 957 kcal
Protein 125g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Salad Ii

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How to Make Taco Salad Ii

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped), 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 1 tsp granulated garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder and 1 tbsp ground cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over low heat, stirring frequently.
  5. Add 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) to the melted cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, layer the following ingredients: 5 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup tortilla chips, the hot meat mixture, and the hot cheese mixture.
  7. Toss gently at the table before serving immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

128g

Carbs

17g