Description
Discover the ultimate Chopped Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Salad, a vibrant bowl packed with seasoned ground beef, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and shredded cheese, all drizzled with a tangy taco salad dressing. This easy, fresh recipe delivers bold Mexican flavor in just minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a hearty main or a colorful side that impresses every palate and looks stunning on any food board. So tasty!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup taco salad dressing
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no pink remains, about 6‑8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the browned beef, add about ¼ cup water, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to coat the meat.
- While the beef simmers, place cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro into a large mixing bowl and toss gently.
- Transfer the seasoned beef into the bowl with the vegetables and mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the taco salad dressing over the mixture and toss lightly until everything is coated.
- Divide the salad into four bowls or plates and serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños to the dressing. Leftovers keep best if dressing is stored separately and added before serving. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: Chopped Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Salad, quick taco salad, ground beef taco recipe, Mexican salad recipe, easy dinner ideas, weeknight meals, taco salad dressing, healthy taco salad, family dinner recipes