Simple Taco Salad

This simple taco salad comes together quickly when crisp lettuce is topped with seasoned ground beef with zesty tomatoes, black beans, veggies, cheese and tortilla chips
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Simple Taco Salad
This simple taco salad comes together quickly when crisp lettuce is topped with seasoned ground beef with zesty tomatoes, black beans, veggies, cheese and tortilla chips

January 19, 2025
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/mexican-dinners/simple-taco-salad-5486

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 20 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained

  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

  • 1 cup tortilla chips, lightly crushed

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 avocado, diced, optional

  • salsa, optional

  • sour cream, optional

Nutrition Information

472 calories, 27g carbs

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Nutrition Information

472 calories, 27g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and undrained tomatoes. Simmer 2 minutes or until hot; set aside.

  • Step two

    Divide lettuce between 4 serving bowls. Spoon meat mixture evenly over lettuce. Top evenly with black beans, red onion, tortilla chips and cheese. Serve with avocado, salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

472 calories, 27g carbs

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Simple Taco Salad

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 208 mg 21%
Carbohydrate 27 g 9%
Cholesterol 83 mg 28%
Total Fat 26 g 40%
Iron 5 mg 30%
Calories 472 kcal 24%
Sodium 655 mg 27%
Protein 32 g 63%
Saturated Fat 8 g 42%
Sugars 4 g 0
Vitamin C 13 mg 22%