Mexican Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped green onion; 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained or refried beans; 1 (1 1/4 oz.) envelope taco seasoning; 2 (4 oz.) cans taco sauce; 1/2 c. Italian salad dressing; 6 c. torn lettuce (iceberg); 3 1/2 c. corn romaine lettuce; 1/2 c. sliced green onion tops; 1 (7 1/2 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained or refried beans
1 (1 1/4 oz.) envelope taco seasoning
2 (4 oz.) cans taco sauce
1/2 c. Italian salad dressing
6 c. torn lettuce (iceberg)
3 1/2 c. corn romaine lettuce
1/2 c. sliced green onion tops
1 (7 1/2 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips
1 large tomato, chopped
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

1
Cook beans and onion in a large skillet while meat is browning, stirring to crumble meat.
2
Drain.
3
Stir in beans and envelope of taco seasoning mix.
4
Cook, uncovered, until thoroughly heated.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in taco sauce and salad dressing. Cool mixture slightly.
7
Combine lettuce and green onion.
8
Place in a large bowl.
9
Crush chips, reserving several whole ones for garnish.
10
Set aside a small amount of chopped tomatoes for garnish.
11
Layer remaining tomatoes, meat mixture, crushed chips and cheese on lettuce.
12
Garnish with reserved whole chips and chopped tomatoes.

675

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. chopped green onion, 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained or refried beans, 1 (1 1/4 oz.) envelope taco seasoning, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Taco Salad

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