Something about that beautiful blend of spices found in taco seasoning (especially my DIY taco seasoning mix) paired with crisp fresh lettuce just tastes SO good! Of all of the taco inspired dishes I make, this one definitely tops the list because everyone always raves about it!
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 taco seasoning packet
2/3 cup water
1 head of iceberg lettuce – chopped into bite sized pieces
1 red or orange pepper – chopped
1 green pepper – chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup tomatoes – diced
1/4 cup green onions – chopped thin (leave a bit for garnish)
1 cup cheddar cheese – shredded
1o oz Nacho flavoured Doritos
16 oz catalina salad dressing
Sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, peppers, black olives, pinto beans, tomatoes, cheddar and green onions.
Top with the seasoned and cooled ground beef.
Slightly crush the Doritos and sprinkle on top. Drizzle with catalina dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with sour cream and additional green onions is desired.
Serve immediately.
