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Taco Salad

A quick and easy taco salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and shredded cheese, all topped with crunchy tortilla chips.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Protein
28g
Taco Salad
comfortingquickMexican-Americanbeefcrunchyfreshweeknightsalad

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the 1 oz taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

  4. Step 4

    Add the seasoned beef and toss gently to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Top with 2 cups tortilla chips and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • spatula

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