Crunchy Dorito Beef Taco Salad
This Crunchy Dorito Beef Taco Salad is a simple, flavorful meal, ready in just 20 minutes. It’s great for weeknights, busy evenings, and a casual weekend lunch. This taco salad combines all your favorite taco flavors in one bowl.
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Made with crispy Doritos, topped with cheesy, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, fresh lettuce, and tomatoes. You can also add extra toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa to make it just how your family likes it.
If you love taco flavors, these Quesabirria Mexican Tacos and Ground Beef Crescent Roll Taco Bake are a must-try too!
How to Make Dorito Beef Taco Salad
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Mix well and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. To assemble, layer Doritos at the bottom of each bowl.
4. Top with one-third of the beef, cheese, beans, corn, lettuce, and tomatoes.
5. Add optional toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately to keep the chips crispy.
Important Recipe Notes
- Serve immediately to keep the Doritos crunchy.
- You can customize toppings with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
- This recipe serves 3 as a main dish or 4 as a side.
- Use mild or spicy taco seasoning depending on your family’s preference.
- Leftovers can be stored separately (beef and veggies in the fridge, Doritos separately) to maintain crunch.
Crunchy Dorito Beef Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz (1 packet) taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 9.5 oz (1 bag) Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned corn rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Mix well and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, layer Doritos at the bottom of each bowl.
- Top with one-third of the beef, cheese, beans, corn, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Add optional toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately to keep the chips crispy.
