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Fritos Taco Salad

By Lauren Allen on May 23, 2016, Updated August 9, 2019

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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!

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

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

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.

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

 

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 is a fun and kid-approved easy dinner the entire family will love. Made with real ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes! | Tastes Better From Scratch

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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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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30-Minute Meals· Beef· Kid-friendly· Main Dish· Salads
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Comments

  1. Amy says

    May 23, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    This looks sooo tasty!!! Such a good idea. LOVE

    Reply
  2. Catering Den Haag says

    May 24, 2016 at 8:13 am

    This looks incredible!

    Reply
  3. lindsey says

    January 12, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved these!!!!

    Reply
  4. Tamaira says

    June 7, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    This looks like a tasty recipe! Quick question what is “1 ounce can chili beans , partially drained” Is it a typo? I think you must be talking about regular canned chili but since I am not from the United States perhaps I am misunderstanding what this is.
    Thanks,

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      June 8, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      Yes, that’s a typo, sorry! You will need a 16 ounce can of chili beans. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Tamaira says

        June 8, 2019 at 8:55 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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