Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Print Version)
Crunchy Tex-Mex bowl: seasoned beef, romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar and crushed Doritos.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
03 - 1/4 cup water
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
07 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup canned corn, drained
→ Cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Chips
10 - 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
→ Dressing
11 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing or Catalina dressing
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add taco seasoning and water to the browned beef. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Top the salad mixture with the slightly cooled taco beef.
05 - Right before serving, add the crushed Doritos chips and your choice of ranch or Catalina dressing. Toss gently to combine, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
06 - Serve immediately while chips maintain their crisp texture.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It feels like you’re bending the rules in the best way—chips for dinner never tasted so right.
- This salad satisfies every craving for something fresh, cheesy, and fun, all in one crunchy bite.
02 -
- Wait until the last second to add the Doritos or you’ll lose the crunch that makes everyone’s eyes light up.
- Mixing the beef in while still steaming hot can wilt the lettuce, so let it cool for a few minutes first.
03 -
- Layer dressing under rather than over the chips to prevent sogginess if you want to linger at the table.
- For a burst of extra tang, add a spoonful of salsa or pickled jalapenos to your own plate.