Easier-Than-Making-Tacos Taco Salad

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0
Easier-Than-Making-Tacos Taco Salad: A Quick and Delicious Meal for Busy Nights
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 bag tortilla chips ( plain , nacho or lime ) or ( 13 1/2 ounce ) bag corn chips
1 lb hamburger
1 package old el paso taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
1 bunch lettuce , shredded
1 tomatoes , chopped ( optional )
1 onion , diced ( optional )
8 ounces cheddar cheese , shredded
1 can black olives , sliced ( optional )
1 jar salsa
8 ounces sour cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
678
Sugar
3g
Fat
45g
Taco salad is a popular dish that's often served at potlucks, family gatherings and casual get-togethers. This version of taco salad is perfect for busy nights when you don't have time to make tacos from scratch. It's loaded with all the delicious toppings you'd expect in a taco, like seasoned hamburger, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and salsa. The best part? Instead of using taco shells, you crush up tortilla chips and mix them into the salad for a satisfying crunch.

Instructions

1.Cook the hamburger in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2.Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet and stir until combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and diced onions (if using).
4.Crush the tortilla chips and add them to the bowl.
5.Add the cooked hamburger and shredded cheese to the bowl and gently mix everything together.
6.Serve the taco salad with salsa and sour cream (if using) on the side.

PROS

This taco salad is a quick and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes.

The crunchy texture of the tortilla chips adds a satisfying crunch to the salad.

It’s a great way to use up leftover hamburger and toppings like tomatoes, onions and black olives.

CONS

While this salad is delicious and satisfying, it’s not particularly healthy.

It’s high in calories, fat and sodium because of the tortilla chips, cheese and hamburger.

It’s also loaded with carbs, making it a less than ideal choice for people following a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this salad may not be the healthiest option, there are a few health benefits worth mentioning.
Tomatoes are loaded with vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and folate.
They’re also a great source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

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