Layered Taco Salad Bowl (Print Format)
Crisp lettuce, seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and creamy dressing layered for a vibrant, shareable bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Dressing
01 -
1½ cups sour cream
02 -
¼ cup jarred salsa
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1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
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½ teaspoon taco seasoning from a 1-ounce packet
→ Seasoned Beef Layer
05 -
1 pound ground beef
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⅓ cup small diced red onion
07 -
1 ounce packet taco seasoning minus ½ teaspoon used in dressing mixture
08 -
⅔ cup water
→ Salad Layers
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4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, core removed from 1 small head
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15 ounce can seasoned black beans, rinsed and drained well
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15.25 ounce can sweet golden corn, drained well
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2 cups halved cherry tomatoes from a 1-pint container
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 Haas avocado, small diced
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1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
→ Optional Garnishes
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Crushed Doritos brand corn chips, Nacho Cheese flavor
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Classic tortilla chips
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Diced red onion
20 -
Sliced black olives
# Steps:
01 -
Whisk together sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
02 -
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced red onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat, then add remaining taco seasoning and water. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
03 -
In a 12-cup capacity trifle dish, add chopped lettuce as the bottom layer, followed by an even layer of black beans.
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Layer the corn evenly on top of the black beans, then add the cooled seasoned beef evenly on top.
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Spread the reserved dressing evenly over the beef layer, followed by an even layer of halved cherry tomatoes.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tomatoes. In a small bowl, toss diced avocado with lime juice and pile onto the center of the cheese layer.
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Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the avocado. Optionally, add crushed Doritos, diced red onion, sliced black olives, and tortilla chips for garnish. Serve immediately.