Simple Doritos Taco Salad
This Simple Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy, flavorful fiesta of seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and Doritos chips topped with creamy ranch dressing. So easy and satisfying!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Separate Pan or Oven for Turkey Bacon
- Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups Doritos chips
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in the taco seasoning along with about 2/3 cup of water. Simmer until the seasoning thickens and coats the beef evenly, about 5 minutes.
- While the beef cooks, cook the turkey bacon in a separate pan or in the oven until crisp. Let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes and bell peppers, and slice the green onions. Keep these fresh and ready to toss in the salad.
- In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, layer the lettuce, seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon. Just before serving, top with the Doritos chips for maximum crunch.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Toss gently if preferred or leave layered for presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the chips at their crispiest.
Notes
- To keep Doritos crunchy, add them just before serving.
- Drain excess fat from cooked beef to prevent a greasy salad.
- Customize with different Doritos flavors or substitute turkey bacon with regular or vegetarian bacon.
- Store salad components separately to maintain freshness if making ahead.
- Try swapping ranch dressing for avocado cilantro dressing for a fresh twist.