Indulge in a delightfully crunchy Taco Salad, bursting with savory flavors and satisfying textures. This easy-to-make recipe features seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, hearty kidney beans, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed together with a zesty sour cream and hot sauce dressing. This crowd-pleasing dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering or enjoyed as a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Brown the ground beef over medium high heat in a large cast iron skillet until no pink remains. Add the taco seasoning and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Prep all your ingredients:
Dice the tomatoes and onion.
Shred the lettuce and the cheese.
Rinse the beans well and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and the hot sauce.
In this order, mix the ingredients. This order ensures the lettuce doesn’t wilt too much and the cheese doesn’t melt.
In a large bowl mix the beans, tomatoes, onion and cooked ground beef. Mix until just combined.
Add the sour cream mixture and gently stir until mixed.
Add the lettuce and once again mix until combined.
Add the cheddar cheese and again, mix until combined.
Lastly fold in the Fritos if eating right away. If not, leave the Fritos out until just before serving. Alternately you can scoop the meat mixture over the Fritos in each individual bowl.