Classic Taco Salad
Growing up on a farm, a classic taco salad was a staple! During the summer, when we'd all get in late from outdoor chores, the easiest thing to throw together was this recipe. And what's great is that each eater can customize it for their personal preference. Consider this a weeknight meal solution!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the meat
- 1 lb ground beef (I use 92% lean)
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 15-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 15-oz can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ⅓ cup neutral oil
For the salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- tortilla chips
- avocado or guacamole
- shredded cheese
- salsa
- hot pepper mustard
Instructions
For the meat
- In a large skillet or saucepan, brown the beef and onion over medium heat, using a spoon or spatula to break it up into small pieces.1 lb ground beef (I use 92% lean), ½ medium onion
- Once browned, about 4-6 minutes, add the chili seasoning, oregano, cumin, and salt. Stir for 30 seconds and add the tomatoes and kidney beans. Turn the heat to a low simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has reduced.1 tbsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 15-oz can red kidney beans, 1 15-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
For the dressing
- In a dressing shaker or small jar, combine the ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and oil. Shake until combined, taste for seasoning, and set aside.3 tbsp ketchup, 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp chipotle powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ⅓ cup neutral oil, ½ tsp kosher salt
For the salad
- To serve the salad, start with chopped lettuce. Top with some of the meat mixture, chips, dressing, and any garnishes.2 heads romaine lettuce, tortilla chips, avocado or guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, hot pepper mustard
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal