Taco Salad Deluxe
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning
mix*
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (16-ounce) can pinto, black or kidney
beans, drained and rinsed
1 bag tortilla chips, slightly crumbled
- Condiments:
1 medium-size iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 medium-size tomatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 avocado, diced
- 1 (4-ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
and chopped
Sour cream
- Taco Dressing (recipe follows)
Bottled taco sauce (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef
over medium heat. Drain.
- Add taco seasoning mix and cook according
to package directions.
- Stir in beans and heat thoroughly.
To Serve:
Allow each person to build their own taco salad. To serve, place
a handful of slightly crumbled tortilla chips on each individual
plate. Top with the beef mixture, and layer with the suggested
condiments in the order given or as desired. Garnish with a dollop
of sour cream, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and drizzle with
the Taco Dressing. Pass the taco sauce and lime wedges for additional
flavor.
Taco Dressing:
Combine 1 cup mayonnaise with 1 cup bottled salsa and mix well.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
*Or substitute the packaged mix with 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder,
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
,1/4 teaspoon cumin powder,
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,
1/2 teaspoon onion powder,
1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon
pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute then add 1 (8-ounce) can tomato
sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
