Description
Spicy Dorito taco salad brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with crunchy tortilla chips and zesty ground beef. Cool lettuce, sharp cheddar, and tangy dressing create a perfect balance of textures and tastes you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Produce:
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Pantry and Dairy:
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Doritos chips, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, stirring thoroughly to coat evenly, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Remove meat from heat and let it cool slightly while preparing the remaining salad components.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, layer crisp, chopped lettuce as the foundational base of the salad.
- Scatter diced tomatoes, onions, and black beans over the lettuce, creating a vibrant vegetable layer.
- Gently fold the seasoned ground beef into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Crush Doritos chips into bite-sized pieces, maintaining some larger fragments for textural contrast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously across the salad, allowing it to slightly melt from the warm beef.
- Drizzle salsa over the entire dish, providing a tangy and zesty flavor profile.
- Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then toss all ingredients gently to combine.
- Serve immediately to preserve the Doritos’ crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Customize the ground beef by using turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier protein option.
- Crush Doritos just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Create a low-carb version by replacing Doritos with baked cheese crisps or using lettuce wraps instead of chips.
- Use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken as a quick and flavorful meat substitute that reduces overall cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg