Flavorful Beef Taco Salad with Crunchy Tortilla Chips

Recipe Collection: Salads

Flavorful Beef Taco Salad with Crunchy Tortilla Chips elevates your meal with a vibrant Mexican dish that combines seasoned ground beef and chili beans with the satisfying crunch of tortilla chips. This gluten-free friendly recipe is perfect for family gatherings, allowing everyone to personalize their salad with an array of toppings. The bold flavors of the beef and beans create a hearty base, while the crispy tortilla chips add texture, making it ideal for lunch or dinner. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite sides.

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Overview

This Zesty Beef Taco Salad is a delightful twist on the classic taco salad, combining the rich flavors of seasoned beef and chili beans with the crunch of tortilla chips. Perfect for a family meal, this dish allows everyone to customize their own salad with a variety of toppings.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free Friendly

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) lean ground beef, ground
• 16 Ounces (oz) can chili beans
• 16 Ounces (oz) bottle French dressing
• 1.25 Ounces (oz) package taco seasoning mix
• 14.5 Ounces (oz) package tortilla chips
• 1 Whole head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 Cups shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Cup tomatoes, minced
• 0.5 Cup salsa, prepared
• 4 Tablespoons (tbsp) sour cream

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
2. Stir in the chili beans, French dressing, and taco seasoning mix. Fill the empty dressing bottle 2/3 full of water, add to the skillet, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Crush the tortilla chips and place them in a large bowl.
4. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese and minced tomatoes to the bowl. Pour the meat mixture over the chips and mix well.
5. Fill individual bowls with shredded lettuce. Top with the meat mixture, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Flavorful Beef Taco Salad with Crunchy Tortilla Chips!