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Taco Salad

A customizable and flavorful salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and your favorite toppings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional toppings: avocado, black olives, sour cream, salsa, etc.

  • Dressing of your choice ranch, French, salsa, etc.
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions
 

Brown the Beef:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.

Season the Beef:

  • Add the taco seasoning to the browned beef and stir well to combine. Cook for another minute or two, until the seasoning is fragrant.

Prepare the Lettuce:

  • Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Salads:

  • Divide the shredded lettuce among individual bowls or a large serving platter. Top with the seasoned ground beef and your desired toppings, such as tomatoes, onions, cheese, avocado, and olives.

Add Dressing and Chips:

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salads and top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving. Enjoy!