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Family Favorite Taco Salad Recipe

Our Family's Favorite Taco Salad is a flexible recipe that your family can make to your liking. Add as little or as many toppings and vegetables as you would like to this Taco Salad to feed your family a healthy meal!
Serving6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1.25 ounces taco seasoning mix, 1 package
  • 16 ounces chili beans, 1 can, drained
  • 16 ounces Catalina salad dressing, divided
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 13 ounces tortilla chips

Toppings

  • ¾ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 cup sliced olives
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans, 1 cup of Catalina dressing, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Set out meat mixture, lettuce, chips, and all other taco toppings.
  • Let everyone assemble their own salad.
  • Top with Catalina dressing.

Notes

TIPS FOR HEALTHY TACO SALAD:

  1. Cut back on sour cream
  2. Add more guacamole
  3. Beware of the dressing 
  4. Cut back on the carbs
  5. Cut back on the cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 880 kcal · Carbohydrates: 71 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 56 g · Saturated Fat: 17 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 88 mg · Sodium: 2125 mg · Potassium: 1426 mg · Fiber: 15 g · Sugar: 12 g · Vitamin A: 2132 IU · Vitamin C: 20 mg · Calcium: 342 mg · Iron: 6 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course