Sue’s Taco Salad

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 13
Sue's Taco Salad recipe perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner
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Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 package nacho-flavor tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 can kidney beans , drained
1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
chopped tomato
chopped lettuce
chopped green onion

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
823
Sugar
7g
Fat
53g
Sue's Taco Salad is a classic Tex-Mex dish that combines all the beloved flavors of tacos in a salad. It's popular in the United States, especially during summertime when light and refreshing salads are a go-to meal. The taco seasoning mix gives the recipe a delicious kick, while the nacho-flavored tortilla chips add crunch. And the tasty ranch dressing provides a cooling contrast to the spiciness of the salad.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook the ground beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned.
3.Add the taco seasoning mix and stir well.
4.Crush the nacho-flavored tortilla chips and spread them over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.Layer the cooked ground beef mixture over the chips.
6.Top with shredded cheddar cheese and kidney beans.
7.Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.Afterward, sprinkle with chopped tomato, lettuce, and green onion.
9.Lastly, drizzle ranch-style salad dressing over the top before serving.

PROS

Sue’s Taco Salad is quick, easy, tasty and filling.

This recipe is also very versatile and you can easily customize it to your liking.

CONS

This recipe may be high in calories and sodium.
But, it can be modified to be healthier by using low-fat cheese, leaner ground beef, less salad dressing, and serving with a smaller portion of tortilla chips.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high calories, Sue’s Taco Salad does offer some health benefits.
It is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin C from the tomatoes.
The beans and lettuce also provide some fiber, which help keeps you full and satisfied.

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