taco salad
Since the early 1970's Taco Salad has made an appearance at all of my husband's family summer gatherings. It wouldn't be a Gardner family without it. When we have a Mexican theme for our tailgate this is the most requested dish for me to bring.
prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 15 ounces can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 small can black olive, sliced
- 1 - head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped and spun dry
- 1 package baby spinach, washed and spun dry
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded
- 8 ounces colby cheese, shredded
- 1 large bag nacho cheese tortilla chips
- 1 bottle catalina dressing
- - sour cream for topping
How To Make taco salad
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Step 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble ground beef. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce and water to the ground beef. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated and thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
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Step 2In a large bowl place lettuce, spinach, green bell pepper, onion slices, chopped tomato, shredded cheeses, black olives and black beans. Toss together. Top with meat, half of the tortilla chips, lightly crushed and the Catalina dressing. Toss again. Serve with sour cream and additional tortillas on the side. Serve immediately.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Lettuce Salads
Category:
Beef Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
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