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Crunchy Fiesta Taco Salad

This nostalgic Crunchy Fiesta Taco Salad is a hit with both kids and adults alike! Packed with flavorful ground beef, crisp vegetables, and zesty Doritos, it's perfect for dinner or your next party. You'll love the ease of preparation and the rave reviews it always receives!
1
27 min
TOTAL TIME
813
CALORIES
$2.43
PER SERVING
Crunchy Fiesta Taco Salad
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Canned Corn
1 can canned corn
drained
Sweet Onion
1 whole sweet onion
diced
Fresh Cilantro
1 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
Canned Kidney Beans
1 can canned kidney beans
drained and rinsed
Tomatoes
2 whole tomatoes
seeded and chopped
French Salad Dressing
8 oz french salad dressing
Avocado
1 whole avocado
diced
Taco Seasoning
1 packet taco seasoning
Water
2/3 cup water
Iceberg Lettuce
1 head iceberg lettuce
chopped
Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
3 cups doritos nacho cheese tortilla chips
coarsely crushed
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
27 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
2
Drain the grease from the skillet and return the cooked beef to the pan.
3
Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stirring to combine.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens. Set aside to cool slightly.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, diced sweet onion, kidney beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Toss well to mix the ingredients.
6
Add the seasoned ground beef and coarsely crushed Doritos to the salad bowl.
7
Pour the French salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy texture and bold flavors.
Health Info
Macros
65g
CARBS
42g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
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