Quick Taco Salad

This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two boneless chicken breasts and beef. Both are a great hit and so easy. I have also used this for Super Bowl party... they LOVED it!

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 638 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup chopped black olives
• 2 cups salsa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (Optional)
• 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.

Step 2

Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.