Taco Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef.
  2. 2Brown the ground beef.
  3. 3Brown the ground beef.
  4. 4Once the beef is almost done browning, open one pack of original taco seasoning.
  5. 5Once the beef is almost done browning, open one pack of original taco seasoning.
  6. 6Once the beef is almost done browning, open one pack of original taco seasoning.
  7. 7Take out one tablespoon of taco seasoning and set it aside; add the rest to the ground beef, mix, and finish cooking.
  8. 8Take out one tablespoon of taco seasoning and set it aside; add the rest to the ground beef, mix, and finish cooking.
  9. 9Take out one tablespoon of taco seasoning and set it aside; add the rest to the ground beef, mix, and finish cooking.
  10. 10Once the ground beef is done, remove the extra liquid or grease using a paper towel.
  11. 11Once the ground beef is done, remove the extra liquid or grease using a paper towel.
  12. 12Once the ground beef is done, remove the extra liquid or grease using a paper towel.
  13. 13Let the ground beef cool off by placing it in a pie plate in the fridge or freezer.
  14. 14Let the ground beef cool off by placing it in a pie plate in the fridge or freezer.
  15. 15Let the ground beef cool off by placing it in a pie plate in the fridge or freezer.
  16. 16In a separate bowl, add brown sugar and salt to the one tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  17. 17In a separate bowl, add brown sugar and salt to the one tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  18. 18In a separate bowl, add brown sugar and salt to the one tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  19. 19Add a bunch of Thousand Island dressing to the seasoning mixture.
  20. 20Add a bunch of Thousand Island dressing to the seasoning mixture.
  21. 21Add a bunch of Thousand Island dressing to the seasoning mixture.
  22. 22Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and let it sit for the sugar to dissolve.
  23. 23Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and let it sit for the sugar to dissolve.
  24. 24Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and let it sit for the sugar to dissolve.
  25. 25Chop up a head of iceberg lettuce and put it in a big bowl (at least eight quarts or bigger).
  26. 26Chop up a head of iceberg lettuce and put it in a big bowl (at least eight quarts or bigger).
  27. 27Chop up a head of iceberg lettuce and put it in a big bowl (at least eight quarts or bigger).
  28. 28Dice fresh tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
  29. 29Dice fresh tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
  30. 30Dice fresh tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
  31. 31Drain and wash black beans with cold water, then dump them into the bowl.
  32. 32Drain and wash black beans with cold water, then dump them into the bowl.
  33. 33Drain and wash black beans with cold water, then dump them into the bowl.
  34. 34Add shredded cheese (either store-bought or freshly shredded) to the bowl.
  35. 35Add shredded cheese (either store-bought or freshly shredded) to the bowl.
  36. 36Add shredded cheese (either store-bought or freshly shredded) to the bowl.
  37. 37Add the cooled ground beef to the bowl.
  38. 38Add the cooled ground beef to the bowl.
  39. 39Add the cooled ground beef to the bowl.
  40. 40Crush a bag of nacho cheese chips into manageable size pieces and add them to the bowl.
  41. 41Crush a bag of nacho cheese chips into manageable size pieces and add them to the bowl.
  42. 42Crush a bag of nacho cheese chips into manageable size pieces and add them to the bowl.
  43. 43Pour the Thousand Island and taco seasoning dressing mix over all the ingredients.
  44. 44Pour the Thousand Island and taco seasoning dressing mix over all the ingredients.
  45. 45Pour the Thousand Island and taco seasoning dressing mix over all the ingredients.
  46. 46Take a couple of spoons and mix everything together well.
  47. 47Take a couple of spoons and mix everything together well.
  48. 48Take a couple of spoons and mix everything together well.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • ground beef
  • ground beef
  • 1 pack taco seasoning
  • 1 pack taco seasoning
  • 1 pack taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • brown sugar
  • brown sugar
  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • Thousand Island dressing
  • Thousand Island dressing
  • Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • fresh diced tomatoes
  • fresh diced tomatoes
  • fresh diced tomatoes
  • black beans, drained and washed
  • black beans, drained and washed
  • black beans, drained and washed
  • shredded cheese
  • shredded cheese
  • shredded cheese
  • 1 bag nacho cheese chips, crushed
  • 1 bag nacho cheese chips, crushed
  • 1 bag nacho cheese chips, crushed

Equipment

pie platebig bowlspoons

Tips

  • Brown the ground beef and let it cool completely before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Use a paper towel to absorb extra grease from the cooked ground beef.
  • To cool ground beef faster, place it in a pie plate in the fridge or freezer.
  • Chop the iceberg lettuce first as it forms the base of the salad.
  • If you prefer, you can add chopped onion.
  • Serve the taco salad within an hour of mixing to prevent the chips from getting soggy.
  • The recipe is available in the creator's Amish cookbook.