Taco Salad

This taco salad puts a twist on the conventional taco salad. This is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it's fun for the children to help make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 846 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle French dressing
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• ½ cup prepared salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in chili beans, French-style dressing, and seasoning mix. Fill the empty dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss crushed chips into a large bowl. Add lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. Pour meat mixture into the bowl; mix well. Top with salsa and sour cream.