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Quick Taco Salad

Quick Taco Salad

Cost $15, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🥩 2 pounds ground beef chuck

  • Spices

    • 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix

  • Liquids

    • 💧 1 ½ cups water

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🥬 2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
    • 🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ cup chopped black olives
    • 🌶 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
    • 1 cup sour cream

  • Condiments

    • 🥫 2 cups salsa

  • Snacks

    • 🥙 1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)

STEPS

1

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease.

2

Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.

3

Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls.

4

Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

638

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 41
    Fats

💡 You can substitute ground beef with cooked chicken breast for a lighter option.Serve the ingredients in separate bowls for a fun DIY experience during parties.Prepare the ground beef mixture a day ahead to save time on the day of serving.