Classic Taco Salad
Crisp lettuce loaded with warm seasoned beef, cheddar, and crunchy tortilla chips, the salad that eats like a taco.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 head lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tortillas
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the tortillas into strips, spread on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake until crisp, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes, drain, then stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/3 cup water and simmer 3 minutes.
- 3
Chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and slice the avocado.
- 4
Whisk the salsa and sour cream together into a creamy dressing.
- 5
Pile lettuce into bowls, top with warm beef, tomatoes, cheddar, avocado, and tortilla strips, and drizzle with the dressing.
