Happy's Homemade Taco Salad
Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, Happy’s Homemade Taco Salad is the ultimate fusion of freshness and comfort. This vibrant recipe combines layers of crisp shredded lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a perfectly seasoned ground beef, all topped with crunchy crushed tortilla chips and creamy shredded cheddar cheese. A zesty homemade dressing of sour cream, salsa, and lime juice ties it all together, adding just the right tangy kick. Finished with creamy diced avocado and fragrant cilantro, this quick and easy taco salad is ready in just 25 minutes and makes the perfect crowd-pleasing meal or weeknight dinner. Whether you’re feeding the family or entertaining guests, this versatile taco salad recipe will be your new go-to for a satisfying, flavor-packed dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 cups Lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn (cooked)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Tortilla chips (crushed)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, layer the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, cooked corn, shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
Step 5
Prepare the dressing by whisking together sour cream, salsa, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad, then top with the cooked ground beef.
Step 7
Garnish with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Step 8
Toss gently to combine all the ingredients just before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade taco salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2153.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3180.0 |
| Total Fat 209.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 499.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5971.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.9g | |
| Protein 141.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1461.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5358.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories