Description
Celebrate with a Taco Salad Flag – a festive and patriotic dish perfect for gatherings and holidays. Layers of seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, cheeses, and sour cream create a colorful and flavorful salad that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
For Serving:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season Beef: Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Cool slightly.
- Assemble Salad: On a large serving tray, layer lettuce, taco meat, sour cream, and toppings to resemble the American flag.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Best assembled just before serving for optimal texture.
- Customize with avocado, corn, or beans for variety.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute black beans or meatless crumbles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
