Description
Elevate your taco night with this Effortless Taco Salad, a colorful and delicious meal that’s quick to assemble. Featuring layers of crisp lettuce, savory ground beef, and vibrant toppings, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It’s customizable for various dietary preferences while delivering bold flavors and satisfying textures. Enjoy the freshness and nutrition of this delightful dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 6 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa (adjust heat level to preference)
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning according to package instructions and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped lettuce as the base.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and seasoned ground beef.
- Finish with dollops of sour cream and salsa.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg