{"id":"21b7650d-4076-4284-9836-dc694047dd9e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/21b7650d-4076-4284-9836-dc694047dd9e","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43635570/taco-salad-recipe/","title":"Taco Salad","description":"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.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT35M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade taco seasoning","item":"store-bought or homemade taco seasoning","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 c. (or more) vegetable oil","item":"(or more) vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 (4\") corn tortillas, cut into 1/4\" strips","item":"(4\") corn tortillas, cut into 1/4\" strips","quantity":2},{"text":"2 heads romaine, coarsely chopped","item":"romaine","quantity":2,"unit":"head","preparation":"coarsely chopped"},{"text":"2 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes","item":"halved cherry tomatoes","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed","item":"(15-oz.) can black beans, drained","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"1 c. shredded cheddar","item":"shredded cheddar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. pico de gallo","item":"pico de gallo","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. coarsely chopped or whole cilantro","item":"coarsely chopped or whole cilantro","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, season lettuce with a pinch of salt. Add tomatoes, beans, and beef mixture and toss to combine."},{"number":4,"text":"Top with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, and tortilla strips. Dollop with sour cream."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.081937+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.081937+00:00"}