Description
You’ll love this taco salad recipe! With cool, crunchy, and cheesy flavor, this salad is super satisfying and a family fave.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 head romaine lettuce (or 2 romaine hearts)
- 2 cups sliced cucumber
- 8 oz. grape or cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- zesty french dressing (Western, Catalina, etc.)
- Nacho cheese doritos for serving
Instructions
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 4-5 minutes, breaking up with a spoon. Add tomato paste, sea salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to skillet and mix everything well. (Depending on fat content, add a splash of water if it’s dry.) Cook another 3-4 minutes, until beef is cooked through.
- While beef is cooking, prepare other ingredients:
Wash and thinly slice lettuce.
Wash and cut tomatoes in half.
Shred cheddar if necessary.
- In a large bowl or plate, layer lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and black beans. Top with beef mixture. Drizzle with dressing and top with cheddar cheese, crushed Doritos, and any other desired toppings.
Notes
- I tend to go back and forth about how much beef is required by our family, and I always like to err on the side of leftovers, so that’s why the recipe calls for 2 pounds, but you could easily drop it to 1 pound if you prefer.
- This recipe calls for a quick, homemade taco seasoning, but you could also use your favorite taco seasoning packet if you prefer!
- French dressing seems odd, I know, but it’s how I fell in love with it in the 80’s so we’re keeping it! Obviously switch it out for something else if you prefer. 🙂