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.

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

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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!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 830 ; Total Fat: 47g ; Saturated Fat: 16g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g ; Carbohydrates: 49g ; Protein: 52g ; Calcium: 414mg ; Sodium: 962mg ; Iron: 5mg ; Fiber: 5g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: milliondollarlady

the family loved it

 

Commented by: 99problems

This was a simple dish and very good; used turkey meat instead and wheat tortillas. Be careful with the taco mix/seasonings - too much of it can make it very salty.

 

Commented 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.

 

Commented 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.

 

Commented by: tewright51

Very good recipe very similair to the one I use. Everyone loves it. Adult and children!

 

Commented by: grans

This recipe is quick, easy, and it taste good.

 

Commented by: auds

It is a great party food. Big hit with guests of all ages!!!!!