Messy Taco Salad

22 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“A wonderful picnic, potluck or 3-day dinner. Quick and easy and everyone seems to love it. Optional toppings include chopped tomatoes and olives. I love to have this heated a bit the next day or two!!!” - by KITALITA

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
16 ounces thousand island dressing
14 1/2 ounces tortilla chips

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, toss the lettuce and cheese.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing, taco seasoning, and beans.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and drain. Add the ground beef and the dressing mixture to the lettuce and cheese, and mix well. Refrigerate until just before serving, then crush the tortilla chips while still in the bag and combine them with the salad.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
904 cal
45%

Fat
61.1 g
94%

Carbs
60.2 g
19%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (22)

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bellydancer

Jan. 26, 2009

"This is the way I make my taco salad, except I prefer to add the taco seasoning to the meat(as if for tacos), and I don't add the beans. You definitely need to let the meat cool a bit before putting i..." See moret with the lettuce and cheese. I use taco or nacho flavored Doritos for the tortilla chips. We love this and I make it often."

JCURLEY

May. 4, 2003

"I also add tomatoes and black olives. We add the cheese and the tacos individually so we do not ruin the leftovers. Our dressing is half Italian and half Catalina and can be added at the last minute s..." See moreo it does not become too soggy. My family has loved this dish for years!"

BEEGOWHITE

Jun. 8, 2003

"Liked the recipe a lot and the dressing was delicious. I would suggest putting the nacho chips individually on the servings and not mixed with the salad at the end. They were soggy then in the other..." See more-wise good leftovers."

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