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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (187g) Recipe makes 20 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 1/2 ounces taco seasoning mix 12 cups nacho chips
Calories 237
Calories from Fat 157		(66%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 17.5g	26%
	Saturated Fat 5.5g	27%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 41mg		13%
Sodium 291mg		12%
Potassium 412mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 7.9g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 2.8g	11%
	Sugars 4.1g
Protein 13.3g		26%
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Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd

Recipe #120444 | 30 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: KITTENCAL
May 3, 2005

I have made this many times to serve at get togethers and I always receive rave reviews from everyone! if desired the amounts may reduced to half --- to save some time the beef may be cooked a day ahead, and refrigerated overnight as it must be cooled completely before adding the ingredients in with it, you may want to purchase two bags of nacho chips and use one to serve on the side --- when cooking the ground beef, I always try to leave it into larger size chunks, it looks better in the salad, really you may use any size bag of nachos that you like, the 12 cups size is only estimated, you can add any amount desired in with the ground beef/salad mixture, just make sure to add them just before serving as they tend to get soggy --- see my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix — I sometimes add in a can of drained and rinsed black beans

SERVES 20 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped (I use Roma)
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups black olives, sliced
12 cups nacho chips, 1 large (I use Doritos)
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing (my The Best French Salad Dressing will also work well)

Directions

1
Brown ground beef with the chopped yellow onion (not red).
2
Add in only 1 package taco mix (and water according to the package direction); set aside to cool completely.
3
In a large bowl, mix together chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese (can use more than 2 cups if desired, and the cheese may be cubed small instead of shredded) avocados, red onion, olives, and the second package of taco seasoning mix.
4
Add to cooled beef mixture; toss to combine.
5
Just before serving toss with the salad dressing.
6
The last step (JUST BEFORE SERVING) is to mix in about three-quarters of the package of crushed Doritos, leaving the rest on the side for your guests who want extra (they will get soggy if you mix them in too early!).

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From: Kristy D.

On Nov 11, 2009

I thought that the flavor of the taco salad was good, but needed a little something else. My DH grew up eating taco salad that had a creamier base and he liked that kind better. We really did like the ratio between the meat and lettuce...it was the perfect balance. I am going to make this again but perhaps change the dressing a little.

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From: Peachie Keene

On Nov 11, 2009

We used Frito's and Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix - Absolutely perfect!

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From: LoriInIndiana

On Aug 2, 2005

Have had this salad before, but now I can make it too! It was so good..... I left the salad dressing on the side, as some prefer ranch dressing around here and used regular tortilla chips instead of doritos, but it was yummy just the same. Next time I will add kidney beans or black beans and I might just leave the meat out! Thanks for the great recipe!

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From: jellyko

On May 28, 2005

Delicious!!! My husband loved it. Truly a recipe that you can just eyeball the quantity you want to your own preference. Kept them separate and served up individually so all stayed fresh and leftovers were able to be made up like it was just made for the first time. Did place beef in microwave about 20 sec so it was room temperature and not chilled. Daughter Kelly Cant wait to have it again. thank you!!!!!

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