Fritos Taco Salad

Fritos Taco Salad is a fun and kid-approved easy dinner idea the entire family will love. Made with real ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes!

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My mother-in-law shared this simple Fritos Taco Salad with me when she was in town recently. It’s a recipe that her mother made often for her, and she, in turn, made for kids. It’s kid approved and adults love it too.

Start with a handful of fritos chips on a plate and ladle a spoonful of the taco meat and bean mixture over top. Add shredded lettuce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, avocado, salsa and sour cream.

This Fritos Taco Salad is fun and different, and the perfect meal to mix things up. My kids LOVE it. I thought my one-year-old might have trouble eating it, but she literally ditched her fork and shoveled spoonfuls into her mouth with her hands. It was hilarious.

I hope you all love this easy, family-friendly dinner idea as much as we did!

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Fritos Taco Salad

Fritos Taco Salad is a fun and kid-approved easy dinner idea the entire family will love. Made with real ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5

Calories: 812kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

For the Taco Salad:

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
• 1 ribs celery , diced (just one single piece)
• 1/2 yellow onion , diced
• 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 16 ounce can chili beans , partially drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 romaine heart , chopped
• 1 large tomato , diced
• 1 avocado , peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 small can sliced olives , optional
• sour cream , for topping
• salsa , for topping
• 16 ounce bags frito Chips

For the taco seasoning:

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Combine all of the taco seasoning spices in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. 
• Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until meat is browned. Drain any grease. 
• Add minced garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, chili beans, and taco seasoning. 
• Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
• Place a handful of fritos chips on a plate. 
• Top with a ladle-full of chili mixture. 
• Top with a handful of chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, avocados, olives, and a spoonful of sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Some people like to toss the lettuce with some Italian dressing--I personally don't think it needs it, (and why waste the calories), but it is an adjustment you could make!

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1651mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2825IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 5.9mg

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