Samantha Nicole If you are looking for a crowd-pleaser, look no further! This Tangy Taco Salad makes even the grumpiest of relatives look forward to family gatherings. Testy Uncle Terry will love the perfectly seasoned ground beef. Irritable Aunt Iris will “think” she’s eating healthily with the fresh, crisp lettuce. Cranky Cousin Franky will be delighted by the cheesy tortilla chips he cherished as a kid. And to bring it all together, these tantalizing bites are mixed with that tangy, sweet Catalina dressing everyone loves and agrees on. So, don’t let short-fused Aunt Shirley bring you down when you take this Tangy Taco Salad to the next highly anticipated, very exhilarating gathering. Oh, no! They’ll all be singing your praises while you and this salad become the new family favorites. It will make everyone so happy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, optional, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 (15.5-ounce) bag cheesy tortilla chips, lightly broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
Directions
Step 1 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, the salt, and the black pepper and cook, while crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, add the ground beef, the tomatoes, the onion, and the cheddar cheese and mix to combine.
Step 3 –Cover and transfer the ground beef mixture to the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
Step 4 –When ready to serve, add the lettuce, the cheesy tortilla chips, and the Catalina dressing and stir to combine.
Step 5 –Plate and serve.
