Carla's Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Carla's Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 scallions, finely sliced; 8 tablespoons sour cream; 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, your choice!); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chopped
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
6 scallions, finely sliced
8 tablespoons sour cream
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, your choice!)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a large non-stick skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Add the ground beef and turn heat to high.
4
Brown meat, stirring constantly, until crumbly, about 5 minutes; drain off any excess fat.
5
Lower heat and add paprkia, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add the 1 cup of water and tomato paste; blend well.
7
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to low.
8
Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
ASSEMBLE TACO SALAD:.
10
Place equal amounts of romaine lettuce on 4 plates.
11
Spoon a healthy amount of taco mixture over lettuce.
12
Top each plate equally in the following order chopped tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, green onions and a dollop of salsa.
13
Serve & enjoy!

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Carla's Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carla's Taco Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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