Pioneer Woman'S Salad Tacos Recipe

Name: Pioneer Woman'S Salad Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 whole taco shells; 2 lbs ground beef; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste; salt; 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans or (16 ounce) can chili beans; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 head green leaf lettuce, sliced very thin; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes); 1 cup grated cheese, cheddar or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup salsa; 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix (optional); extra hot sauce (optional); crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Servings: persons

16 whole taco shells
2 lbs ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
salt
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans or (16 ounce) can chili beans
1/2 cup hot water
1 head green leaf lettuce, sliced very thin
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
1 cup grated cheese, cheddar or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix (optional)
extra hot sauce (optional)
crushed tortilla chips (optional)

1
Heat taco shells according to package directions. Set aside.
2
Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning, tomato paste, beans and hot water. Stir to combine, then add salt as needed. Keep warm.
3
To make the dressing: Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, ranch dressing mix and hot pepper sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if it needs it.
4
To build the tacos, first fill the shell with plenty of lettuce. Spoon on some of the meat mixture, then add tomatoes and cheese. Top with a light drizzle of the dressing and serve immediately.
5
Optional: add a little of the dressing on top of the letuce before adding the meat.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 whole taco shells, 2 lbs ground beef, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Pioneer Woman'S Salad Tacos 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!

Pioneer Woman'S Salad Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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