Description
A crunchy, flavorful taco salad layered with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, black beans, and topped with zesty Catalina dressing and crispy Nacho-flavored Doritos — perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or party dish.
Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 package taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
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1 tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned diced, drained)
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1 head romaine lettuce (or preferred variety), chopped
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1 cup sweet canned corn, drained
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
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¾ cup Catalina dressing
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2 cups nacho flavor Doritos (broken into pieces, about 80 grams)
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Optional toppings: jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, red onion, green onions, lime wedges, pico de gallo, black olives, etc.
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
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Add taco seasoning and water according to seasoning package instructions (usually about 2/3 cup water). Simmer until thickened and flavorful.
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In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, black beans, tomato, corn, red pepper, and shredded cheese.
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Add the cooked taco-seasoned beef to the salad. Toss gently.
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Pour Catalina dressing over the salad and mix until well combined.
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Just before serving, sprinkle broken Doritos on top to keep them crunchy.
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Add any optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Add extra veggies or avocado for more nutrition.
Serve immediately after adding Doritos to keep crunchiness.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Stove-top cooking, assembling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American