Taco Salads

Taco night gets a wild twist with this trash bag taco salad. A culinary fiesta where all the ingredients get down in one bag.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The best thing about the buffet taco salad is that everyone can customize it to their liking. Load it up with beans and cheese or a double dose of guacamole. Make it how you like it!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh flavors without a lot of work. This easy to toss together meal can be made ahead of time. Package the dressing and chips separately and it makes a great lunch to take to work or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, ground beef, onions, chili beans, enchilada sauce, salt, lettuce, Italian salad dressing, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lettuce, refried beans with green chilies, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, mild salsa, hot salsa, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, ground beef, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salsa, black olives, refried beans, sour cream, creamy salad dressing, taco seasoning mix, sharp Cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with creamy garlic salad dressing, Doritos tortilla chips, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, Brooks Chili Hot Beans, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, prepared chili, lettuce, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black olives, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, red onion, yellow onion, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, chicken, salsa, Catalina salad dressing, tortilla chips, kidney beans, tomato, green bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green chiles, fresh cilantro, lime juice, black pepper, salt, romaine lettuce, kidney beans, Monterey jack cheese, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with corn, black beans, jalapeno pepper, fresh cilantro, sweet onion, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, ranch salad dressing, salsa, Longhorn cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

This Tex-Mex salad is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. It is packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.


Time:   2-5 hours

If you can't get skirt (also known as hanger steak) or flank steak you can substitute london broil. Cook until rare then let rest to continue cooking.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes