Description
Frito Taco Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crunchy Fritos, seasoned ground beef, and fresh veggies in a vibrant, flavorful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also customizable to suit any palate. With its delightful mix of textures and tastes, you’ll make a lasting impression with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup ranch dressing or salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add Flavoring: Stir in taco seasoning and water as per package instructions; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Your Veggies: Chop lettuce and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces; slice green onions.
- Assemble: In a large bowl, layer lettuce, seasoned beef, tomatoes, cheese, and crushed Fritos.
- Add Toppings: Top with sour cream or your choice of dressing and garnish with green onions.
- Toss and Serve: Mix gently before serving to keep Fritos crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg