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Taco Salad

Taco salad is a classic—our easy recipe perfects it. Complete with all your favorite toppings, this is an easy lunch or weeknight dinner you can rely on.

Original recipe: delish.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
0 sec
Total:
35 min
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Ingredients

  1. 1 lb. ground beef
  2. Kosher salt
  3. Freshly ground black pepper
  4. 2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
  5. 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  6. 2 c. (or more) vegetable oil
  7. 2 (4") corn tortillas, cut into 1/4" strips
  8. 2 heads romaine, coarsely chopped
  9. 2 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
  10. 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed
  11. 1 c. shredded cheddar
  12. 1/2 c. pico de gallo
  13. 1/4 c. coarsely chopped or whole cilantro
  14. 1/2 c. sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon; season with salt and pepper. Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Into another large skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/2". Heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Fry tortilla strips, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt.
  3. In a large bowl, season lettuce with a pinch of salt. Add tomatoes, beans, and beef mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Top with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, and tortilla strips. Dollop with sour cream.