This Beef Taco Salad is such a flavorful salad that combines seasoned beef with fresh veggies, canned beans, and your favorite taco toppings. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and a perfect flavorful dish that combines your favorite tacos with a vibrant fresh salad!
One of the great things about taco salad is that its an easy meal to make, and everyone loves it because its super customizable. Everyone can make their own salad plate and choose exactly which toppings they want on top. For example, my husband always seems to end up with a lot less salad and a lot more taco 😉
The taco salad is so easy to make by cooking up your seasoned beef in a skillet, then adding all your favorite taco toppings and a big bowl of lettuce for good measure. Some of my favorites are corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese. You can add salsa and sour cream, or your favorite salad dressing.
Why make this recipe
- Quick and Easy – This beef taco salad can be made in no time, and can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
- Healthy and Nutritious – Packed with a mix of protein, and vegetables this salad is not only filling, but also packed with vitamins.
- Customizable Meal – Serve a taco salad bar and everyone can make their own plates with their preferences, and dietary needs.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this easy Beef Taco Salad Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- ground beef
- tomato sauce
- taco seasoning
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- red onion
- cheddar cheese
- black beans
- corn
- avocado
- tortilla strips – or tortilla chips
- sour cream
How to make Taco Salad
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef. Add the beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat. Break into crumbles and cook until browned. Add in the tomato sauce, and taco seasoning and stir it together until coated and absorbed by the beef. Set it aside until needed.
Step 2: Assemble the Salad. Add the lettuce followed by your choice of toppings to a big bowl and toss together.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use high Quality Ingredients – Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to give your salad the best flavor
- Customizable Toppings – Add your favorite additional toppings to your salad, or take off any you don’t like. Some other favorite toppings are jalapenos, olives, tortilla strips, or salsa.
- Homemade Taco Seasoning: Making your own taco seasoning is easy and allows you to control the ingredients and spice level.
- Prep Ahead: Cook the beef and chop the vegetables ahead of time for quick assembly. This also makes it a great meal prep lunch or dinner option.
Storage Instructions
Store the cooked meat, and chopped, and prepared veggies, and beans, and other toppings in individual airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. Then assemble your salad with whichever toppings you want for the next few days!
This beef taco salad is such a delicious, and nutritious salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. It combines seasoned beef, fresh and canned veggies, and crunchy toppings for a delicious mix of textures and flavors that your whole family will love!
More Salad Recipes
- Mexican Chicken Taco Salad
- Spinach Cranberry Salad
- Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
- Summer Veggie Pasta Salad
- Creamy Broccoli Salad
- Pea Salad with Bacon
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Shredded Beef Taco Salad
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3 TBS taco seasoning
For the Salad:
- 6 cups cut lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 avocado (cubed)
- 4 cups tortilla strips, or tortilla chips
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- salsa
- guacamole
- salad dressing
Instructions
For the Ground Beef:
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium high heat. Break it into pieces and cook, stirring occasionally until browned. Drain out ant extra grease.
- Add the tomato sauce, and taco seasoning and stir it together until coated, and absorbed by the beef, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
For the Salad:
- Add the lettuce to a large bowl, and top it with your choice of other toppings, add the ground beef, and chips to the salad last.
- Serve with your choice of salsa, or dressing.
Notes
- Use high Quality Ingredients – Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to give your salad the best flavor
- Customizable Toppings – Add your favorite additional toppings to your salad, or take off any you don’t like. Some other favorite toppings are jalapenos, olives, tortilla strips, or salsa.
- Homemade Taco Seasoning: Making your own taco seasoning is easy and allows you to control the ingredients and spice level.
- Prep Ahead: Cook the beef and chop the vegetables ahead of time for quick assembly. This also makes it a great meal prep lunch or dinner option.
Nutrition
This beef taco salad was first posted on February 18, 2015. The photos and blog text were updated on August 16, 2024 for clarity.
Joanne B says
I cannot wait to try the taco salad. Looks delis
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This taco salad looks fabulous! I love how easy this is to make with the slow cooker sauce!