Sue's Taco Salad
Sue's Taco Salad delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor with seasoned ground beef, crunchy nacho chips, sharp Cheddar, and hearty beans, all brightened by fresh lettuce, tomato, and green onion. Tossed with ranch dressing, it’s crisp, tangy, and satisfying—perfect for potlucks, casual gatherings, or a quick weeknight salad that still feels festive.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sue's Taco Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to break it up, until fully cooked; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning mix. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Place the chips in a large bowl; crush them into bite-size pieces. Mix with the seasoned meat, cheese, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onions.
- 3
Pour the dressing on top; toss to coat.
- Calories 732.87 kcal High 37%
- Protein 32.26 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 42.98 g 16%
- Total Fat 49.58 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 19.53 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.51 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1094.91 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 5.53 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 2.4 g --
- Added Sugars 1.3 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 541.06 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 368.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 160.53 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 7.74 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sue's Taco Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Ground Beef, Kidney Beans, and Lettuce. Each serving provides about 732.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sue's Taco Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Sue's Taco Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Ground Beef, Kidney Beans, Lettuce, Ranch Dressing. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Sue's Taco Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sue's Taco Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 732.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sue's Taco Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sue's Taco Salad healthy?
- Sue's Taco Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 732.87 calories and 32.26 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1094.91 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.53 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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