7 layer taco salad

Name: 7 Layer Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef/turkey; 2 package(s) taco seasoning mix; 1 package(s) 16 oz cream cheese softened; 2 cup(s) 16 oz sour cream; 1 - lettuce head chopped; 1 large sweet onion chopped; 4 medium fresh ripe vine ripe tomatoes; 4 - jalapeno peppers finely chopped; 2 cup(s) 4 cheese mexican shredded

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Vicki Johnson

Maywood, IL

Updated on Jul 28, 2011

I got this from a former co-worker over 20 years ago. It is a huge hit each and every time I make it. You can make all kinds of changes/additions to make it your own. Add a layer of guacamole or change the meat to refried beans for the vegans. Use ground turkey/chicken for the heart healthy. Use the hot taco seasoning if you like more heat. subtract the jalapenos if you want less.Serve with chips.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield Several

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef/turkey
2 packages taco seasoning mix
1 package 16 oz cream cheese softened
2 cups 16 oz sour cream
1 - lettuce head chopped
1 large sweet onion chopped
4 medium fresh ripe vine ripe tomatoes
4 - jalapeno peppers finely chopped
2 cups 4 cheese mexican shredded

How To Make 7 layer taco salad

Step 1

Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream and 1 package of taco seasoning until smooth. Place on bottom of large, deep container.(Resist the urge to use low fat sour cream, too runny)

Step 2

Prepare ground beef and 1 package of taco seasoning as per package instructions. Drain and spread over layer one.
Step 3

3rd layer: Spread chopped lettuce over meat.
Step 4

4th layer: Chopped onions.
Step 5

5th layer: Chopped tomatoes (I use fresh, has better flavor and you CAN taste the difference).
Step 6

6th layer: Jalapeno peppers if desired. Dependent upon who the audience is, I will either finely chop them or just slice and layer them.
Step 7

7th layer: Spread cheese all over the top.
Step 8

Refrigerate over night preferably to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9

When ready to serve, allow to come to room temp (about 90 minutes) before serving or your chips will break off in the bottom layer.
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