Taco Salad is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. A crispy fried taco bowl topped with lettuce, seasoned ground beef and a salsa ranch dressing. Easy to customize with all of your favorite taco toppings!
3tablespoonsor one packet Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
1teaspooncumin
Instructions
Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring as it browns until meat is well browned.
Drain any excess grease and discard. Lower heat to low and add 1/2 cup water, taco seasoning and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan to 350°F. Use a tortilla bowl maker or a pair of tongs to fry tortillas until lightly browned. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Fill tortilla bowls with lettuce, top with seasoned ground beef, cheese, avocado, onions, tomatoes, olives and dressing.
!For Salsa Ranch: In a medium size bowl add mayonnaise, salsa, milk, ranch dressing mix and cumin. Whisk together until well combined. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.