Taco Salad (the Midwest way)
A simple Taco Salad layered with texture and flavor plus a Midwest dressing that makes this a special Midwest tradition.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 can black beans, drained
3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning (recipe below) or 1 packet Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup water
Lettuce (any kind, I love a simple iceberg or romaine mix)
tomatoes, chopped
avocado, chopped
shredded cheese
Doritos
Dorothy Lynch Dressing (or your favorite dressing)
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet on medium high heat, cook the ground beef through. Add the black beans and then cook with the ground beef for another 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium low and add the Taco Seasoning plus 1/3 cup water. Mix together and let simmer on low heat until the water has absorbed into the ground beef mixture.
2. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, layer the lettuce then the ground beef and shredded cheese. Then top with the tomatoes, avocados and the crushed Doritos. Finally drizzle the Dorothy Lynch or your dressing of choice all over the top.
3. Combine everything so all those flavors and textures get mixed up then enjoy!
Notes
Find it online: https://lolohomekitchen.com/taco-salad/