Taco Salad

Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 cup water

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn (frozen and thawed or canned and drained)

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Crushed tortilla chips or Doritos (nacho cheese flavor works great!)

Sour cream, salsa, or ranch/taco sauce for topping

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Instructions:

1. Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

2. Add seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened. Let it cool slightly.

3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or on a platter, layer chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, black beans, corn, and avocado.

4. Add meat: Spoon the taco meat on top.

5. Top it off: Sprinkle with crushed chips, olives, and your choice of toppings like sour cream, salsa, or a drizzle of taco sauce or ranch.

6. Toss or serve layered: Serve immediately as a layered salad, or gently toss to combine everything.