Crunchy Taco Salad with French Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head lettuce, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- French dressing, to taste
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Once the beef is cooked through, sprinkle the taco seasoning over it and stir well to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce and diced tomato.
- Add the cooked taco-seasoned beef to the bowl with the lettuce and tomato.
- Toss the mixture together until the beef is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Add the shredded Mexican blend cheese to the salad and toss again to combine.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos to the salad and toss once more to incorporate the crunch.
- Drizzle French dressing over the salad according to your preference. Start with a little and add more as desired, tossing the salad gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the combination of savory seasoned beef, crunchy Doritos, fresh lettuce and tomato, gooey melted cheese, and tangy French dressing.
- Optional: Garnish with additional crushed Doritos and a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top for extra crunch and flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Taco Salad with a twist of nostalgia and the comforting flavors of home!