Marmie's Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Marmie's Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, fried and spiced and cooled; 1 14 ounces taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons home made taco seasoning; ¼ cup water; 1 head lettuce, chopped (I like to use a romaine and iceburg mix); 3 roma tomatoes, chopped (if not using Roma you may want to seed the juicier variety of tomato); 1 small red onion, chopped (optional); 6 green onions, chopped; 1 cup sliced black olives (optional); 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional); 2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups approx. tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil; 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ⅔ cup white vinegar; ½ cup Heinz ketchup

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef, fried and spiced and cooled
1 14 ounces taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons home made taco seasoning
¼ cup water
1 head lettuce, chopped (I like to use a romaine and iceburg mix)
3 roma tomatoes, chopped (if not using Roma you may want to seed the juicier variety of tomato)
1 small red onion, chopped (optional)
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups approx. tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
⅔ cup white vinegar
½ cup Heinz ketchup

1
Fry ground beef in medium high skillet until lightly browned - (drain fat and rinse if necessary ).
2
Add taco seasoning to ground beef, continue cooking until browned nicely.
3
Add 1/4 Cup water and simmer to reduce liquid.
4
Set beef aside to cool completely.
5
Meanwhile:.
6
Place dressing ingredients into a tightly sealed jar -- if not already prepared ahead of time and shake the bejeebies out of it!
7
(About 2 - 3 minutes until smooth) Toss in fridge until ready to serve.
8
( this keeps a very long time too).
9
Layer into a large bowl -- drained and rinsed beans, diced onions, diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, grated cheese, cooled ground beef and crushed tortilla chips.
10
Pour dressing over layers just before serving and toss!
11
Serve with more tortilla chips.
12
If preparing for a pot luck and it will be a while before serving I package the items separately in zip lock bags so they do not get soggy.

1656

kcal

Calories

122

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, fried and spiced and cooled, 1 14 ounces taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons home made taco seasoning, ¼ cup water, 1 head lettuce, chopped (I like to use a romaine and iceburg mix), and more.

Yes, Marmie'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!

Marmie's Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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