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Creamy Taco Salad

This Creamy Taco Salad is the ultimate fun party meal for game day. It's simple, perfect for a crowd, and oh so delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: creamy taco salad recipe
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Tortilla bowls

  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 large chopped romaine hearts
  • 1 (16-ounce) can black beans
  • 2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 diced large red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles
  • 1 pint chopped grape tomatoes
  • ½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips

Dressing

  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¾ cup creamy ranch dressing

Instructions

To make the tortilla bowls

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place torillas inside oven safe bowls to create the shape you desire.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Set aside.

To make the salad

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble 3-4 minutes until it is brown and cooked through. Add 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning and 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce and allow to cook down until it's your desired consistency. Drain excess sauce.
  • In a large bowl mix together 2 large chopped romaine hearts, ground beef, 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, 2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 diced large red onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro,1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles, 1 pint chopped grape tomatoes, and ½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips . Toss to combine.

To make the dressing

  • In a small container stir together the ½ cup salsa and ¾ cup creamy ranch dressing. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1028kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1957mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 11.4mg

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