Cheesy Crunchy Taco Salad Recipes

CHEESY BEEF TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery, green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the cheese, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in corn chips. , Line six salad plates with lettuce; sprinkle with green onions. Top each with 1 cup beef mixture. Garnish with tomato wedges.

CHEESY TACOS

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Add Mexican VELVEETA; cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.
• Spoon evenly into taco shells.
• Top with lettuce, tomatoes and salsa.

CRUNCHY POTLUCK TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and taco seasoning mix as directed on seasoning mix package.
• In large bowl, gently mix lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese. Add beef mixture; stir gently to mix.
• Just before serving, add dressing and chips; toss.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACO STUFFED AVOCADOS

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
• Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned - about 8 minutes.
• Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft.
• When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well.
• Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat.
• Halve avocado and remove pit.
• Scoop 1/2 cup taco skillet mixture into each 1/2 avocado.
• Add arugula to the top, followed by cheese.
• If taking to work, wrap with foil and refrigerate until ready to microwave, then microwave for 45-55 seconds, until meat is warmed and cheese has melted.
• Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.

CHEESY CRUNCHY TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together except tortilla chips and chill, mix in chips just before serving.

JAMIE'S TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/4 cups of the water, and the uncooked rice and topping (from Hamburger Helper box) to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Spread sour cream mixture in even layer on large platter. Top with beef mixture, followed by rice mixture. Top with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese and corn chips (from Hamburger Helper box). Serve immediately.