Mucho Bueno Taco Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, the Mucho Bueno Taco Salad is a colorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This hearty salad combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience. Topped with creamy avocado, crunchy crushed tortilla chips, and a zesty homemade dressing made from sour cream, salsa, and lime juice, every bite is packed with bold, refreshing taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy taco salad makes a delightful weeknight dinner or a standout dish for gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor and enjoy the fiesta on your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Tortilla chips
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 6-8 minutes).
2. Drain any excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. While the beef is cooking, wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
4. Prepare the dressing by mixing sour cream, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
5. In a large salad bowl, add romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, rinsed black beans, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, and seasoned ground beef.
6. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine. Crush the tortilla chips lightly by hand and sprinkle them over the top for added crunch.
7. Top the salad with diced avocado and a drizzle of the prepared dressing.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mucho Bueno Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3093 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.8 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 7776 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 143.5 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1359 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3967 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
