Matador Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Matador Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MATADOR DRESSING; 1 (1 ounce) package dry caesar salad dressing mix; black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 cup full-fat milk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; salt; BEEF MIXTURE; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (use Old El Paso taco seasoning mix or use homemeade mix); salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; SALAD; 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 3 large roma tomatoes, chopped into large chunks; taco-flavor tortilla chips, broken into large pieces; sliced black olives

Servings: persons

MATADOR DRESSING
1 (1 ounce) package dry caesar salad dressing mix
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup full-fat milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt
BEEF MIXTURE
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (use Old El Paso taco seasoning mix or use homemeade mix)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
SALAD
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 large roma tomatoes, chopped into large chunks
taco-flavor tortilla chips, broken into large pieces
sliced black olives

1
For the dressing; combine all ingredients in a blender or processor until smooth; set aside.
2
For the ground beef mixture, brown the gound beef, then add in the taco seasoning mix, then add in the cumin and chili powder to taste, season with salt and pepper, cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until the flavors blend together, adjusting spices to taste; cool to room temperature.
3
To make the salad; toss the lettuce with the cooled ground beef, grated cheddar cheese, tomatoes, tortilla chips and olives; toss to combine, then add in the dressing (add in as much dressing as you like) toss again.
4
Garnish with more taco chips.
5
Serve immediately.

625

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MATADOR DRESSING, 1 (1 ounce) package dry caesar salad dressing mix, black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Matador 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.

Matador Taco Salad

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