Microwave Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Microwave Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 to 1 pkg. taco seasoning; 1/2 head lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces; 2 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 c. broken corn chips; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 c. water
1/2 to 1 pkg. taco seasoning
1/2 head lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces
2 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. broken corn chips
sour cream (optional)

1
Brown meat and onions on High for 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes. Stir, then drain.
2
Add beans, water and taco seasoning.
3
Cook, uncovered, for 10 to 13 minutes on Medium until thick and bubbly, stirring once.
4
Combine lettuce, tomatoes and pepper in a salad bowl.
5
Spoon meat mixture over vegetables in bowl.
6
Top with cheeses and chips.
7
Serve immediately with sauce.
8
Top with sour cream.

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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 medium onion, chopped, 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained, 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Microwave Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Microwave Taco Salad

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