Dorito Taco Salad with Crunchy Nachos and Beef (Print version)
A crunchy, beefy taco salad with crisp lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes, Catalina dressing, and crushed nacho cheese chips.
# Ingredients:
For the taco beef
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1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
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1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
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1/2 cup (120 ml) water
For the salad
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5 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
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3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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2 cups nacho cheese Doritos or similar nacho cheese tortilla chips, roughly broken
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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
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1/2 cup sliced black olives
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1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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3/4 cup Catalina dressing, plus more to taste
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1 avocado, diced, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or green onion, optional
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains.
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Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until the beef is coated and most of the liquid has cooked off.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and let the beef cool for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the salad ingredients.
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Add iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives, red onion, avocado, and cilantro or green onion to a large serving bowl.
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Add the warm beef, Catalina dressing, and most of the broken chips. Toss gently, then top with the remaining chips and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after the chips and dressing are added.
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Cooked beef can be made up to 2 days ahead and chilled separately.
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Use certified gluten-free chips and taco seasoning if needed.