Easy Beef Taco Salads

Taco salad is a classic dish, and for good reason—it's fresh, colorful and tasty. This particular taco salad recipe with ground beef makes a great lunch or dinner any time of year. Whip it up in under half an hour for a lighter take on taco night, or bring it along to your next get-together with friends as the perfect shareable dish. And if you're craving some extra crunch, serve this ground beef taco salad with tortilla chips!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
• 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 bag (10 oz) romaine and leaf lettuce blend
• 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• Tortilla chips, if desired

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In small bowl, mix sour cream, salsa and 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning mix; refrigerate while making salad.
2. 2In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in remaining taco seasoning mix and water called for on seasoning mix package. Cook as directed on seasoning mix package.
3. 3Divide lettuce among 6 dinner plates. Top each with beef, beans, cheese and tomato. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with tortilla chips.