Recipes Salad Taco Salad Recipes Taco Salad 4.3 (531) 419 Reviews 29 Photos This taco salad is a tasty twist on the conventional taco salad. And the children have fun helping me prepare all the extras before we mix it all together! You can also place the spicy beef and toppings in individual serving bowls and allow people to assemble their own salads. Submitted by Denise Williamson Updated on December 4, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 29 29 29 29 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This restaurant-worthy taco salad recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor. How to Make Taco Salad You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Taco Salad Ingredients Wondering what goes into a taco salad? Here’s what you’ll need: Beef: This meaty taco salad starts with a pound of lean ground beef. Beans: You’ll also need a can of chili beans. Dressing: Use store-bought or homemade French salad dressing. You can easily omit this ingredient if you prefer a more traditional flavor. Seasoning: Use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning mix. Chips: Crushed tortilla chips add welcome crunch and salty flavor. Lettuce: You can’t have taco salad without shredded iceberg lettuce! Toppings: Top your taco salad with Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, salsa (store-bought or homemade, of course), and sour cream. Optional: More popular toppings include jalapenos, corn, pico de gallo, avocado, black beans, onions, and black olives. If you like, you can serve the taco salad in a store-bought tortilla bowl or in our homemade baked tortilla bowls. How to Make a Taco Salad Bowl Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this easy taco salad recipe: Cook the beef, then stir in the beans, dressing, and seasoning. Place crushed chips in a bowl, then top with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. Mix in the meat mixture.Finish the taco salad bowls with sour cream and salsa. What to Serve With Taco Salad This taco salad recipe is pretty hearty all on its own, but it’ll work well with any side dishes you’d normally serve with tacos. Check out our collection of 12 Side Dishes to Round Out Taco Night for delicious inspiration. Here are a few of the mouthwatering recipes you’ll find: Lime Cilantro Rice Refried Beans Without the Refry Mexican Corn How to Store Taco Salad Taco salad is best served fresh. However, if you’d like to prep your ingredients and store them in separate containers in the fridge until you’re ready to heat and serve, you can do that for up to three days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This is SO YUMMY and is gluten-free friendly,” says gs8jn6wxny. “Everyone in the family loves it and it’s a favorite amongst everyone.” “I added a chopped bell pepper and chopped yellow onion to the meat as it was browning,” according to Melisa Mumford. “It was delicious and I will definitely make it again.” “Delicious,” raves Laurene. “I let the meat and bean mixture simmer for about 45 minutes as it seemed very liquidy. Most of the liquid cooked out and the consistency was perfect after that.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans 1 (16 ounce) bottle French dressing 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped tomatoes ½ cup prepared salsa 4 tablespoons sour cream Directions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in chili beans, French-style dressing, and seasoning mix. Fill the empty dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss crushed chips into a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add cheese, and tomatoes. Pour meat mixture into the bowl; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fill a bowl with lettuce. Top with meat mixture, salsa, and sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 769 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 846 Calories 57g Fat 60g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 846 % Daily Value * Total Fat 57g 72% Saturated Fat 15g 77% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Sodium 1580mg 69% Total Carbohydrate 60g 22% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 14g Protein 26g 52% Vitamin C 7mg 7% Calcium 341mg 26% Iron 3mg 19% Potassium 681mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.