Taco Salid

Taco Salad

1 ½# 85% lean ground beef
1 Firm head of lettuce
1 or 2 tomatoes
3 Bunches of green onions
1 Brick of Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Brick Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Package of Taco Seasonings OR See Below
1 Good size bunch of Cilantro
1 Bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos
Adobo to taste

Prepare the meat

Brown the hamburger (Just brown, do not overcook)
When it is brown, add the taco seasonings.
Mix it well.
Dump it all into a colander to drain as much oil as possible.

Prepare the rest of the ingredients

Cube the tomatoes in about ¼” cubes put in a big bowl.
Slice the Green onions and put in the bowl.
Chop the cilantro and put in the bowl
Sprinkle some Adobo on it (lightly) and mix it all up.
Cut the lettuce in half and thinly slice half of the head.
Crosscut the lettuce to easily eaten pieces and put it in the bowl.
Mix it all up
Shred 3/3 a brick of Monterey Jack into the bowl.
Mix well – Take care the Monterey Jack clumps.
Shred 2/3 a brick of the cheddar into the bowl.
Mix well
Dump in the meat and mix well.

Just before serving

Crush ½ to ¾ of the bag of Doritos into the bowl and mix well

I serve it that way with dressings on the side. I like Italian vinegar & Oil



Taco Seasoning

INGREDIENTS
· 6 teaspoons chili powder
· 5 teaspoons paprika
· 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
· 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
· 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
· 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
· 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

This has a pretty good bang to it, You can change the amount of chili powder in it to taste. I used it as is, because the cheese will moderate the heat of the seasonings.

Not trying to be a jerk, but don't you want to drain the beef before adding the taco seasoning? That way you are not throwing away the taco seasoning with the fat. BTW it sounds great!!!

Not being a jerrk at all. I do not for some reason nave a lot to drain. When I add the seasoning, it takes up most all of the liquid. What I usually get drained off is water and I suppose that you are right, some taco seasoning.

While I have not donet it as you suggest, the idea has merit, based on how much liquid you may or may not have.

AC

mmmm AC, I LOVE taco salad! The contrast of temperatures and blend of flavors and textures is one of my favorites!

I do more of a layered presentation in individual bowls. I've never tried your version of mixing it all together, but I'm intrigued with the idea!

I HAVE to add diced avocado and sliced black olives to the salad. I'll eat pretty much anything if those two ingredients are in it.

Geez, I usually serve this in warm weather, but now you've given me a hankering!

Lee

I do the adds too QSis. And a huge dollop of sour cream. I place in layers too and heat those taco bowls from Old El Paso to place contents in.
Now you have me craving too.
I have to make Ol-blue's Hawaiian Burger first.

Oh yum!!! Sounds tasty about right now!

yummy... taco salads

Thanks! This sounds like a gooooooood dinnner!