Famous Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Famous Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn (good sized); 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (1 block); 12 ounces ranch style beans, undrained (whole can); 4 ounces of sliced olives (small can); 1 cup chopped tomato (3 tomatoes); 12 ounces corn tortilla chips (1 bag); 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained; 12 ounces thousand island dressing; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; to taste avocado

Servings: persons

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["Brown and drain the ground beef. Set aside on a paper towel to continue draining and cooling.", "Dressing: Mix the can of undrained chili beans, the thousand island dressing and the taco seasoning in a bowl. Stir well and set it to the side. (Makes a mean dip for that open bag of tortilla chips you have sitting there! You are cooking dinner, you must be slightly hungry!)", "Obtain a LARGE bowl. In that bowl place the following: 1 head of torn lettuce, the shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes and olives.", "Put the hamburger on top of the salad mixings.", "Find a small child, or a small child at heart and place a slit in the chip bag to avoid a disastrous explosion. Have child smush chips to small pieces. I am sure that ""smush"" is a highly scientific culinary term! DO NOT MAKE CHIP POWDER, just small pieces. Dump the chips on top of the lettuce mixture.", "Pour the DRESSING on top of lettuce mixture.", "Mix well and enjoy. This is where you add the avocado if you are so inclined.", "Leftovers may be stored in airtight container in the fridge in order to create a congealed ""taco salad mess"" the next day. Not pretty but quite tasty."]

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn (good sized), 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (1 block), 12 ounces ranch style beans, undrained (whole can), 4 ounces of sliced olives (small can), and more.

Yes, Famous 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!

Famous Taco Salad

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