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Chopped Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Salad

Chopped Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Salad is one of the absolute musts for a good family dinner. Especially so that kids can learn to cook!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 100 + Salad Recipes to Obsess Over, Everyone's Favorite Mexican Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, entree salad, ground beef, mexican, salad, salad recipe
Servings: 8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 Cup Dressing Ranch
  • 1 Tomatillo
  • 1 Squeeze Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Handful Cilantro Leaves

Taco Beef

Salad

  • 1 Head Lettuce Romaine, chopped
  • 1 Can Beans Black, drained
  • 2 Bell Peppers Green, diced
  • 1 Jalapeno Diced
  • 4 Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 Onion Red, diced
  • 1 Cup Corn Roasted, (we buy this frozen)
  • 1 Handful Cilantro Leaves Chopped
  • 1-2 Avocados Chopped
  • 1 Cup Cheese Cubed, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or Pepperjack
  • 2 Cups Chips Crushed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For The Dressing

  • In a blender, add the ranch, tomatillo, lime juice, seasoning and cilantro, blend until smooth and set aside in the fridge. 
    1 Cup Dressing, 1 Tomatillo, 1 Squeeze Lime Juice, 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 1 Handful Cilantro Leaves

For The Taco Beef

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the Ground Beef and begin to cook. Once browned a little, break it up into crumbles using a meat chopper or wooden spoon. Cook until almost completely done, about 8 minutes. 
    1 Pound Ground Beef
  • Drain all grease and place back on the stove with the taco seasoning and water. Stir and cook until slightly thickened and all meat is covered. Remove from heat and set aside. 
    1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning, 1/2 Cup Water

For The Salad

  • In a bowl add all of the salad ingredients including the chips. Add the beef and dress to taste. 
    1 Head Lettuce, 1 Can Beans, 2 Bell Peppers, 1 Jalapeno, 4 Tomatoes, 1 Onion, 1 Cup Corn, 1 Handful Cilantro Leaves, 1-2 Avocados, 1 Cup Cheese, 2 Cups Chips

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2205IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg