Amy’s Taco Salad

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Introducing Amy's Taco Salad recipe, a delightful and flavorful dish that brings together the best of Mexican cuisine. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a quick and easy meal option packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. With a combination of seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, crisp lettuce, and tangy salsa, this taco salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or simply craving a satisfying dinner, Amy's Taco Salad recipe is a delicious choice.

Keywords: taco salad, Mexican cuisine, ground beef, fresh ingredients, bold flavors.

Amy's taco salad recipe details

Amy’s taco salad recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:108

This is the taco salad that I grew up with. It has always been a crowd pleaser and is very easy to make!
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 6 servings

• 1 pound ground beef, turkey or venison
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, cubed
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (optional)
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
• 1/2 (12 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
• 1 (11.5 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored chips, crushed
• 2 cups shredded taco mix cheese

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over high heat. Drain any excess fat, then stir in onion and taco seasoning. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until the onion is tender. Set aside to cool.
2. When ready to serve, toss the beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and olives together with the dressing until evenly coated. Toss with the crumbled chips immediately before serving. Sprinkle with shredded cheese to serve.