Editors' Pick
Dorito Taco Salad
"Another recipe my mom used to make. Its different, but SO good! Definitely not like a traditional taco salad. Its a nice alternative though!"
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped lettuce (more or less to your liking, I love lettuce and always add more)
- 1 cup chopped tomato (more or less to your liking, I love tomatoes and always add more)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (more or less to your liking, I love cheese and always add more)
- 1 finely chopped red onion
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (I use El Paso, but any will do)
- 1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans (you cant get these everywhere, so you can also use any brand of chilli beans)
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
- 1 (12 1/2 ounce) bag Doritos
directions
- Fry ground beef and add taco seasoning.
- Mix ground beef and ALL ingredients, except Doritos (unless you don't mind soggy), in a large bowl.
- Refrigerate.
- Mix in Doritos and enjoy!
- Note: I enjoy this nice and cold from the fridge, but you may prefer it warm or room temperature.
Questions & Replies
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Has anyone tried this with ranch ? No way my kids would touch Catalina dressing, and even though I don’t care for bottled ranch, the Olive Garden one is delicious. Oh and just plain pinto beans? I can’t stand chili beans..lol
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Cold, really? I just can't imagine cold ground beef. An awful lot of good reviews though. I may have to try it.
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We have made this, but it has been awhile. Do you add water to your beef and taco seasoning or leave it dry? I’ve seen different recipes that say yes and others no. Thanks! ~Lorie
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The canned chili beans are in a thick sauce. Do you rinse off or put the entire contents of canned chili beans in salad? Thank you.
Reviews
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It was a huge hit!! My sister and nieces came for a visit and I made this and she asked for the recipe. I had to use fritos as the store didn't have doritos when I was there. Must have had a huge sale!! Anyway, delicious....will make this quite often. -
Yum, yum! This brings me back to my childhood> I forgot all about it an was so excited whn I saw it> My mother used to make this and it was one of our favorites. 20 years later, my teenagers love this! In fact, they are upset when they are not here when I make it! -
This is almost exactly the same recipe I use - only difference is that I mix 1 c. Catalina with 1 c. medium salsa for the dressing - give a bit more "zip". Great recipe and it is always a hit at a potluck - just bring the chips and dressing separate and mix it up right before serving time. Thanks for posting this! -
So easy & good! I used a lot more lettuce, mixed the ranch style beans and beef together, and topped it with sharp cheddar, onions, and tomatoes. I drizzled the dressing on top of the salad after it was on the plates to avoid using too much. We didn't even use half the bottle and had plenty on the salad. Thanks! -
I was given this recipe by a friend, more than 30 years ago, with the exception being that we don't put any ground beef in it, and it is just as tasty. We use drained, rinsed pinto beans instead of the chili beans, and we add a little fresh cilantro and chopped green onion. You can use any flavor Doritos, but don't substitute plain tortilla chips---the flavor just isn't as good. You can even use fat-free Catalina dressing---it tastes the same to us. I don't add the dressing and chips until it is served, that way everything is fresh and crisp.
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Tweaks
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I have been making this for years. I use kidney beans drained. I make my own taco seasoning and instead of French dressing I use sour cream and salsa mixed together as the dressing. My kids love it and it is a hit at family reunions and cook outs
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Used Boca crumbles instead of ground beef. Used vegetarian chili bean. Used Daiya Shredded Cheddar vegan cheese.
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I was given this recipe by a friend, more than 30 years ago, with the exception being that we don't put any ground beef in it, and it is just as tasty. We use drained, rinsed pinto beans instead of the chili beans, and we add a little fresh cilantro and chopped green onion. You can use any flavor Doritos, but don't substitute plain tortilla chips---the flavor just isn't as good. You can even use fat-free Catalina dressing---it tastes the same to us. I don't add the dressing and chips until it is served, that way everything is fresh and crisp.
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how long should we keep it in the fridge
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