It's-easier-than-making-tacos Salad (taco Salad)

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

I've always loved tacos but I think the assembling part can be a pain, especially if I'm making mine and the kids' because they were too small to make their own. Once I had Taco Salad this way, I never made tacos again! (Salsa pictured in my photo is Zesty Salsa for Canning) I have found that squeezing some lime juice over the prepared salad makes it even better! YUM!!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (13 ½ ounce) bag tortilla chips (plain, nacho or lime) or 1 (13 ½ ounce) bag corn chips
• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 (1 ¼ ounce) package old el paso taco seasoning mix
• ¼ cup water
• 1 bunch lettuce , shredded
• 1 tomato , chopped (optional)
• 1 onion , diced (optional)
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 (2 ½ ounce) can black olives , sliced (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 8 ounces sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown hamburger (I use the microwave) and drain.
2. Add taco mix and water, mix.
3. Heat thoroughly, about 2 minutes in the microwave, stirring once.
4. Layer ingredients on each plate.
5. I use the following order: chips (crunched up), meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, taco sauce and sour cream.
6. Use whatever taco toppings you enjoy.
7. Mix and eat.

Reviews

[mommymakeit4u]

Tasted just like a taco! Served it with salsa, hot sauce, gaucamole and sour cream. I tried the black olives, but not my cup of tea. Loved the idea of using crunched tortilla chips.

[CaramelPie]

Great recipe! I used it for a gathering at my house, and everyone loved it! Thanks for posting.

[SAHS]

I made a vegetarian version with kidney beans and broiled tortilla strips instead of the chips. It was very well received, thanks for the recipe!