Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad
While this recipe might sound involved, it can be fixed in just 30 minutes. It's a hit at the potluck table—and I don't have to bring any home after the shindig! —Ann Cahoon, Bradenton, Florida
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup taco sauce
- 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
Reviews
This was a hit with my family. Even my picky preschooler! A few tweaks I made out of personal preference: subbed tomato paste diluted with warm water for the ketchup and made the dressing with half mayo and half sour cream, and used salsa instead of taco sauce just out of convenience. I added the juice of half a lime and blended to a smooth consistency. Worked out great!
This is a big hit with the family. I followed the recipe and wouldn't change any ingredients. Going to watch the super bowl on Sunday and I was asked to bring this taco salad. Only suggestion is to double the recipe , they always want seconds!
I couldn't bring myself to use mayo on my taco salad. This was otherwise a good basic recipe. But where was the salsa, the sour cream, the guacamole, and yes, the refried beans? I guess I am talking a whole different recipe. Taco Bell used to make the best taco salad I ever tasted and they served it in a fried tortilla bowl. I don't care for the salty tortilla chips, so I fry slices of fresh tortilla (usually flour) and stick some of those in the top of the salad. Love taco salad no matter how you make it.
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Made a double batch of this for a large gathering. I added some diced red bell pepper and red onion, and used halved cherry tomatoes. I also chopped the lettuce to make it easier to eat with Tostitos Scoops. I placed a bottle of Sriracha on the table for folks to spice their bites. Definitely a keeper!!! Delicious!!
Only change I'd make is to serve it in a Taco Bowl made of a flour tortilla baked in a Bowl shaped form, sans broken chips.
very easy to make and tasted delicious. I used medium taco sauce but for our tastes I should have used a hot taco sauce. We did not care for the Mayo/taco sauce dressing so we used additional taco sauce in lieu of the dressing mix. When I make it again I think I will use some salsa and add some sour cream. Overall a good recipe but needed a bit more kick for my family's taste buds.
This was so delicious, I didn't want to stop eating. Moonbeam
One of our family's favorite recipes! Will have to have it this week! I don't change a thing. Leftovers are even better the next day!
This was simple and easy to put together. The whole family enjoyed it and I loved how much it made! I entertain a lot at my house and the next time I have a big gathering I'm definitely making us! Great flavor the only thing I did differently was you salsa instead of taco sauce because I was out.