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Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad Recipe

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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

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Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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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 (4 ounces) 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 (10-1/2 ounces) corn chips

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture. Combine mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately. Yield: 10 servings.

Originally published as Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p18

Camp Taco Salad

To adapt our favorite taco salad recipe for camping, I cook the ground beef at home until no longer pink. I also combine lettuce, cheese and diced tomatoes in a resealable bag. On site, I simmer the meat with a can of chili beans, then add a packet of taco seasoning with water. Come time to eat, top tortilla chips with the meat/bean mixture and other fixings. —Susan W., Minot AFB, North Dakota

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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2013 by griffeth

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by Miss Marla

Would make with the following changes---I have always used a packet of taco seasoning in the meat(with the recommended amount of water). Also, we use Thousand Island dressing instead of the mayonaise mixture and serve the salsa on the side.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2013 by christycincy

This was super easy to make. Despite the negative reviews regarding the use of ketchup and mayo in this recipe, I decided to try it as is. I am one of those that prefer the reviews to be of the recipe made according to the actual recipe (before making changes). My boyfriend and I both liked it, but it was definitely different than your typical taco salad. We both liked the meat even though it was different than the usual taco meat. I liked the dressing more than he did (he added more taco sauce to his portion). Definitely a quick meal.

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by saraWilliamson

I have had this before, but without the ketchup and mayo. When I mke it, I make it portable. I put the beef, lettuce, tomato, etc. in a small bag half full of corn chips. My kids love to eat it out of the bag like that.

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2013 by shanag3195

It was good followed the recipe to the T. My husband & I didn't care for the ketchup taste or mayo you could really taste it. Definitely different I think I will change it a lil next time.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2013 by hondapcgirl

Interesting flavor, but the dressing isn't as good as my usual (salsa mixed with western dressing). 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2012 by miller.kassandra

I want to read the reviews of the people that made the recipe as is...... not full of substitutions!!

Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2012 by kuchenmaker

I make a similar salad, but I add a can of drained kidney beans. I might try it with black beans next time. Also, I use lightly crushed taco-flavored tortilla chips instead of corn chips.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2012 by skelly12

This was a huge hit with the family! I grew up eating this at potlucks so it was nice to find the recipe and be able to share it with my kids :) I used Greek yogurt in place of the mayo and it was delish!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2012 by Lakewaymom

I am going to make this tonight for dinner but am curious about the taco sauce...is that salsa or is there a special kind of taco sauce I should use?

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by mallgirlie2

It tasted more like a Burger King Whopper Salad than a taco salad (I think because of the mayo). Tasted just like a hamburger with mayo. So next time, I will omit the mayo completely and try sour cream (maybe not the same proportion - but to taste). Otherwise, it was wonderful because it incorporated all of the food groups and it was still tasty!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2012 by RonSchnabel

Added tsp of Tony's taco seasoning to meat & used 2 cans diced tomato's, skipped the mayo. Definately make again. LIked someone's idea of the black beans.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by 5xamom

My family loved this! We had this for dinner tonight and it fed the seven of us perfectly! I did some changes because my youngest son is on a low sodium diet. I took out the ketchup and used low sodium tomato sauce instead- it worked wonderful! I took out his portion and added 32 Fritos to it. (a serving size) He was thrilled. He also didn't get the black olives. I bought unsalted black beans which only have 10 mg of sodium in them and added it for everyone. I also added the suggested avocado. It was a HUGE hit! Thanks for sharing!! And made our way, the sodium level was VERY low!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by cookiemouse

We substituted chicken breast for the ground beef and ranch dressing for the mayo, also added the black beans, avocado and chopped red bell pepper. It is wonderful for potlucks!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by sstetzel

karma923

Do you put the hamburger in salad hot/warm, or do you cool it off?

Personally I like it warm, the contrast of the hot meat & the cold salad is yummy.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by karma923

Do you put the hamburger in salad hot/warm, or do you cool it off?

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by caroline.morse

awesome, I made with gr turkey and used sour cream instead of the mayo because I had it on hand ... outstanding!

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by sharonWaco

Our family favorite. So easy, unique favors & everyone wants the receipe.

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by jenniemsrich

EXCELLENT!!!! I also added 1 can of drained black beans and chopped avocados. This is definately a keeper!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by kafaughn

This recipe was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. I added a can of drained and rinsed black beans, chopped green, yellow and red peppers and a chopped avocado.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by dianaolivera

I tweeked this recipe a little bit when I made it, I used 1/2 lb hamburger and 1/2 lb sausage and added a can of drained and rinsed black beans to my meat mixture..it was delicious!

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Smrtiipanntz

Took this to the annual Christmas holiday luncheon at work today and everyone loved it! Thanks for the great recipe, will certainly be making this again and again!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by dverzic

Easy and tasty. Good warm weather dish since it isn't too heavy.

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