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Homemade Frito Taco Salad

Savory Homemade Frito Taco Salad That Kids Will Love

Enjoy a delightful Homemade Frito Taco Salad, a family favorite bursting with flavor and crunch, that gets kids excited about their veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning McCormick Original works wonders
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Thinly sliced
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
For the Crunch
  • 4 cups Corn Chips (Fritos) The signature ingredient
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Salsa Try using Pace Picante
  • 1/2 cup French Dressing Dorothy Lynch is highly recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream For dolloping on top
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is best

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • large bowl
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Homemade Frito Taco Salad.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Return the skillet to low heat. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and add 1/4 cup of water to the ground beef. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Drizzle lime juice over the shredded lettuce in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Add the seasoned ground beef to the bowl of dressed lettuce, along with the diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the corn chips. Toss gently.
  6. Right before serving, drizzle salsa and French dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  7. Scoop the salad into individual bowls or a large serving dish. Top each serving with sour cream, reserved corn chips, and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Always use fresh produce for the best flavor. Add Fritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.

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