Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch
A flavorful and satisfying taco salad featuring a creamy chipotle ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 5 cups Shredded Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn Tortilla Chips crushed
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, and lime juice until smooth.
- Spread crushed tortilla chips on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, black beans, and cooked ground beef.
- Drizzle chipotle ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with baked tortilla chips.
Notes
For a spicier salad, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.