Taco Salad
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/21b7650d-4076-4284-9836-dc694047dd9e
Original source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43635570/taco-salad-recipe/

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.
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT0S
Total time: PT35M

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