Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning + Savory Taco Salad
Easy homemade taco seasoning, which makes a fantastic taco salad! This salad has a great combination of both textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Taco Seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Salad
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
- 1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (optional: halved)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or thawed, dried off as much as possible)
- 1/2 can black beans, rinsed
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- Optional toppings: Light sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s hot, add the corn. Cook, tossing frequently, for about five minutes. Set aside.
- Cook ground beef with taco seasoning over medium heat, adding a little olive oil if you need it (you probably won’t), crumbling as it cooks. When it’s done, drain and let cool.
- In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, ground beef, chips, black beans, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, avocado, and Mexican cheese. Toss gently to combine, breaking up the chips a bit.
- Serve immediately before the chips get soggy. Optional but excellent: top with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-4
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