Sensational Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Sensational Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag of your favorite tortilla chips; 1 lb lean hamburger; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; shredded lettuce; shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese; chopped tomato; green onion, finely chopped; sour cream; Catalina dressing (no substitutions as this really makes the salad!!)

Servings: persons

1
Brown meat in saucepan and drain off excess fat.
2
Sprinkle the taco seasoning and add the can of tomato sauce, stirring well.
3
Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
While meat is browning/simmering, get as many bowls as you will need and place semi-crushed tortilla chips in the bottom and sides of each bowl.
5
When meat is done, add to the bowl (on top of the chips).
6
Add cheese on top of meat (so it starts to melt).
7
Then add the lettuce, tomato and onion.
8
Top with a smidgen more cheese.
9
To finish, add sour cream to the top of the dish.
10
Then add a small steady stream (get decorative if you want) of the catalina dressing.
11
For garnish, vertically stick in a few whole tortilla chips.

189

kcal

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag of your favorite tortilla chips, 1 lb lean hamburger, 1 envelope taco seasoning, 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Sensational 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!

Sensational Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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