Ground Beef Taco Salad Recipe

I really love this ground beef Taco salad recipe because it is a whole meal; I don't have to make any sides with it.

Also, this salad is SUPER easy to make; all you need to do is cook the beef, cut the veggies, make the dressing and then toss everything together in one bowl. Ta-dh!

Taco Salad Recipe

This salad recipe is an easy, classic Mexican-style dinner. I made it with beans, cheese, and lots of vegetables in less than 20 minutes. It is absolutely perfect for lunch or dinner!

It's fresh, absolutely delicious, and a staple in our weeknight dinners—I've made it like a thousand times!

The dressing of this salad is super creamy and made with only 3 ingredients; it is SO delicious. I also have other salad topping recipes you may use such as Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing or Creamy Basil Pesto Dressing.

You'll Need

To cook the beef

• Ground beef: I used extra lean ground beef, you can also use ground chicken instead.
• Oil: I use olive oil but vegetable oil works just fine.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic is an amazing flavor to the beef.
• Taco seasoning: I used store-bought Taco seasoning.

Tip: Some other seasonings you can use are Salad Seasoning Mix, Fish Taco Seasoning or Mediterranean Spice Mix.

To make the salad

• Red kidney beans (Canned): You may use black beans or pinto beans instead.
• Sweetcorn: I used canned sweetcorn; make sure to drain it well.
• Green onions: You may use red onion instead.
• Cheddar cheese: I prefer mature cheddar cheese but you may use Monterey jack or Feta cheese instead.
• Vegetables: I used avocado, cherry tomatoes, beetroots and lettuce.

For the dressing

Sour cream: I highly recommend using sour cream; It adds a light texture to the Mayonnaise.
Mayonnaise: It makes your dish creamy and delicious.
Lemon juice: Or use fresh lime juice.

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How to Make Classic Taco Salad

First Step - Cooke The Meat: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add the minced beef, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Stir occasionally until the beef is fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes).

Second Step - Make The Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, and taco seasoning.

Third Step - Assemble The salad: In a large bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, beetroots, kidney beans, sweetcorn, cheddar cheese, and the cooked ground beef. Top it with the dressing and serve.

More Easy Salad Recipes

• Macaroni salad with vegetables
• Mediterranean eggplant salad
• Creamy tuna pasta salad
• Easy potato salad recipe

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