The recipe that Mom made famous. Mom, everyone’s Mom, is the best cook around. There is no food that could ever taste better than what she makes. This Taco Salad is the best Taco salad there ever is, ever will be and ever could be.
The recipe comes out smooth and perfectly spiced. The texture is amazingly perfect for a Taco salad. With this one she used Cucumber that had been sliced. Cucumber is not one that you normally see on a Taco Salad. However, this Taco Salad is amazingly refreshing.
Mom used unconventional ingredients at times and made it perfect. Hands down this is going to be the recipe that you will be sure that you never lose. I already stated that Mom used many different ingredients, in this Taco Salad, this is true also.
Taco Salads are a great all in one meal that is quick to make, great to eat and the whole family enjoys this meal. You will see the family with ear to ear grins when they get home and sit down to dinner to a family favorite.
Why is there cucumber in a Taco Salad?
Surprisingly, this recipe does include cucumber and it blends in well with this Taco Salad. The cucumber makes this seem to be a refreshing salad.
Can I add ‘heat’ to this Taco Salad?
You could certainly use a hotter Salsa, you could also add in some jalapeno peppers that have been diced.
Why are there no Tortilla Chips or Taco Shells in the recipe?
Not all Taco Salads need the crunchy aspect, such as chips or tortillas in the salad. You could, however, if you wanted to, feel free to add them to the salad.
Can I use a different meat in the Taco Salad?
Sure, many people prefer Chicken or Sausage, or a combination of beef and Sausage. There is no reason that switching meat should be an issue.
Can Mom’s Famous Taco Salad be served in ready made Taco bowls, or homemade Taco bowls?
That would be a great idea and would eliminate having a lot of dishes to wash after dinner also. However, as a simple salad, serving it without chips or a Taco bowl is just as good and a touch healthier.
Ingredients:
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
1 pound Ground Beef
1 onion, diced
1 cup Cheese, shredded (you can use Cheddar, Taco Blend, or a Mexican Blend)
1 bag Lettuce, shredded
1 tomato, diced
1 cucumber, chopped
Sour Cream and Salsa for Garnish
How to make Taco Salad:
Step 1. In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef and onion
Step 2. Drain the excess fat from the skillet
Step 3. Stir in the Taco Seasoning and stir to combine
Step 4. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes
Step 5. Place shredded lettuce in the serving dishes
Step 6. Top with cucumber, tomatoes and shredded cheese
Step 7. Add a spoon of meat mixture
Step 8. Top with more shredded cheese
Step 9. Garnish with Salsa and Sour Cream if desired
Step 10. Top with added toppings such as olives or guacamole.
Taco Salad
This Taco Salad is the best Taco salad there ever is, ever will be and ever could be. The recipe comes out smooth and perfectly spiced.
Ingredients
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded (you can use Cheddar, Taco Blend, or a Mexican Blend)
- 1 bag Lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- Sour Cream and Salsa for Garnish
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef and onion
2. Drain the excess fat from the skillet
3. Stir in the Taco Seasoning and stir to combine
4. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes
5. Place shredded lettuce in the serving dishes
6. Top with cucumber, tomatoes and shredded cheese
7. Add a spoon of meat mixture
8. Top with more shredded cheese
9. Garnish with Salsa and Sour Cream if desired
10. Top with added toppings such as olives or guacamole.
Notes
Why is there cucumber in a Taco Salad?
Surprisingly, this recipe does include cucumber and it blends in well with this Taco Salad. The cucumber makes this seem to be a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 317Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 87mgSodium 574mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 26g
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