Dorito Taco salad
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 head lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 bag Doritos (Nacho Cheese flavor works well)
- 1 cup Catalina dressing or your favorite taco salad dressing
Instructions:
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water (follow the instructions on the seasoning packet) and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: While the ground beef is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, and slice the black olives if you’re using them.
- Crush the Doritos: Place the Doritos in a large zip-top bag and crush them into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the shredded lettuce, cooked ground beef, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and black olives.
- Add the Doritos: Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos on top of the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the Catalina dressing over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more as needed, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the Dorito Taco Salad immediately, and enjoy!