Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 package taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 tomato (chopped or ½ cup canned diced and drained)
- 1 head romaine lettuce (or another variety)
- 1 cup sweet canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ red pepper (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup Catalina dressing
- 2 cups nacho flavor Doritos (broken – about 80 grams)
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, red onion, green onions, lime wedges, pico de gallo, black olives
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, then drain excess grease.
- Add drained black beans and taco seasoning to the cooked beef, mix well, and set aside to cool.
- Chop the tomato and prepare the salad by mixing romaine lettuce, tomato, corn, cheese, and red pepper in a large bowl.
- Top the salad with the cooled beef mixture and mix gently.
- Drizzle Catalina dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle broken Doritos on top just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and texture.
Assemble the salad shortly before serving to maintain crunchiness.
Customize proteins based on preference—options include ground turkey or vegetarian alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70