Description
A vibrant and satisfying taco salad with distinct layers of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Optional: tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water according to packet directions.
- In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, spread the refried beans as the first layer.
- Top the beans with the seasoned ground beef.
- Add a layer of shredded lettuce.
- Next, add a layer of diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tomatoes.
- Add a layer of sliced black olives.
- Top with chopped onions.
- Dollop sour cream and salsa on top.
- Serve immediately, with tortilla chips on the side if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute black beans or seasoned crumbled tofu for the ground beef.
- Adjust the amount of salsa and sour cream to your preference.
- You can add other toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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