Ultimate Taco Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with the *Ultimate Taco Salad*, a vibrant and satisfying dish brimming with bold Tex-Mex flavors! This recipe combines juicy, seasoned ground beef with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy black beans, all topped off with a tangy sour cream and salsa dressing. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips adds irresistible crunch and decadence to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing taco salad is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra zing, and serve it as a refreshing standalone meal or a festive party centerpiece. Packed with flavor and texture, this customizable salad will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Tortilla chips
- 1 cup Canned black beans
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the ground beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes). Drain the excess fat, then mix in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined and thickened.
2. Wash and chop the vegetables: Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and set the vegetables aside.
3. Rinse the black beans: Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly with cold water, then set them aside.
4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the salad base: In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Add the ground beef: Evenly distribute the cooked and seasoned ground beef over the salad.
7. Add crunch: Roughly crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them generously over the top of the salad.
8. Drizzle the dressing: Pour the sour cream and salsa dressing over the assembled salad.
9. Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the Ultimate Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.1 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 7230 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.2 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 142.6 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1528 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4195 mg | 89% | |
*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.
