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A classic taco salad with ground beef, lettuce, cheese and tortilla chips.
5 from 1 vote

Classic Taco Salad

Made with hearty ground beef and all the taco toppings, this Classic Taco Salad recipe is the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday or the ultimate taco bar!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: classic taco salad recipe1
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 676kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoon chipotle powder divided
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado chopped
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes quartered
  • ½ small red onion diced small
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn warmed
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¾ cup Mexican blend cheese finely shredded
  • **sour cream salsa or tortilla chips, for topping/garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ground beef and season with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, one teaspoon chipotle powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and broken into small pieces, approximately 8-10 minutes. Break up the beef with a spatula into small chunks while it cooks.
  • Stir the black beans into the skillet with the beef mixture until thoroughly coated with the seasonings. Remove from heat and carefully drain excess fat from skillet and set aside.
  • Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and corn in a large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil, chipotle powder, and fresh lime juice. Generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. 
  • To serve, transfer salad to a serving platter and top with the seasoned beef and black beans, Mexican cheese, and tortilla chips.

Notes

*use gluten free tortilla chips to make this gluten free
**nutrition is calculated without optional toppings/garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 368mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g
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