Easy Taco Salad

Taco salad is a quick and easy dish, perfect for a casual weeknight meal. Our version uses ground beef, taco seasoning, shredded lettuce, and your favorite taco toppings, like cheese, tomatoes, onion, sour cream, and guacamole. You can also add salsa and fresh cilantro, if you like.

Taco salad is a classic Tex-Mex dish that has been around for decades. It is believed to have originated in the 1960s, when Mexican restaurants began serving salads topped with taco fillings. Taco salad quickly became a popular dish, and it has remained a favorite ever since.There are many different variations of taco salad, but our version is simple and straightforward. We use ground beef, taco seasoning, shredded lettuce, and your favorite taco toppings. You can also add salsa and fresh cilantro, if you like.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 head of romaine lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup Sour cream
• Guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro, for topping

Instructions

1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
3. Shred the lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
4. Top with the ground beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and sour cream.
5. Add guacamole, salsa, and cilantro as desired.

Why It Works

• The ground beef is cooked in a skillet until it is browned and crumbly.
• The taco seasoning is added to the ground beef and cooked according to package directions.
• The lettuce is shredded and placed in a large salad bowl.
• The ground beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and sour cream are added to the lettuce.
• Guacamole, salsa, and cilantro are added as desired.