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Easy Taco Salad

Contributed By: Tmollett4may
Childhood recipe

This is something my mother use to make when she got home late and didn't have many options for dinner.

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground beef
1 Head lettuce
4-6 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
4-6 c. Shredded mozz. cheese
1 can Black olives
 Sour cream
1 Tomato
2 Pkgs taco seasoning
1 bag Tortillia chips

Preparation

Chop Lettuce

Dice Tomatoes

Slice Olives

Brown ground Beef in pan, drain greese. Add seasoning packages (follow directions on pack for mixing)

Layer: Chips, Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Olives, Cheese, on Plate.

Place in Microwave to melt cheese. Add sour cream

Cook's Notes

This is a quick meal that doesn't require a lot of time cooking. You can even save your fork and use the chips to eat with.

*Recipe Analysis done for 6 servings, using fat free sour cream, and reduced fat cheese (also cutting cheese amount in half, to 4 cups of cheese). 2 pounds of meat and 12 cups of cheese for 4 people is a lot!

Nutrient Information

Calories830
Total Fat47g
Saturated Fat16g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Carbohydrates49g
Protein52g
Calcium414mg
Sodium962mg
Iron5mg
Fiber5g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: zai_shanghai
When I make taco salad, I toss in a can of beans (pinto, black, or red kidney), which adds fiber, protein, folate, potassium, iron, and antioxidants.
Comment by: rte12367
I use these same ingredients and mix a bottle of Catalina dressing with it. It's always a hit at potlucks and there are never any letfovers.
Comment by: tewright51
Very good recipe very similair to the one I use. Everyone loves it. Adult and children!

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree