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Beef taco salad toppings all in portions on top of a bowl of lettuce, like tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, avocado, cheese, and tortilla s trips.
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Shredded Beef Taco Salad

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Shredded Beef Taco Salad, tortilla chips
Servings: 8
Calories: 334kcal

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

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg