Chipotle Ranch Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Chipotle Ranch Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips OR; 4 -5 cups bagged tortilla chips; 1 lb ground beef; 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder, divided; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup ranch dressing, divided; 8 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips OR
4 -5 cups bagged tortilla chips
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder, divided
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup ranch dressing, divided
8 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tortilla strips on baking sheet. Bake, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Reserve a handful of tortilla strips for garnish. OR substitute the bagged tortilla chips.
2
Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat; drain the oil; and then add 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, stir in beans and 1/2 cup ranch dressing; set aside to cool.
3
Layer 3 cups lettuce, 1/3 of the tomato and onion, and 1/2 of the beef mixture in a trifle dish or deep glass bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the tortilla strips and 1/2 of the cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining 2 cups lettuce, remaining tomatoes, onion, and cheese. Sprinkle with reserved tortilla strips.
4
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoons chili powder with remaining 1/2 cup dressing and serve with salad.
5
* Start with lettuce, 2nd layer lettuce, and end with lettuce. 2 layers of beef mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips OR, 4 -5 cups bagged tortilla chips, 1 lb ground beef, 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder, divided, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Ranch 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.

Chipotle Ranch Taco Salad

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