Oh yes 🌮🧀 — Dorito Taco Salad with Beef is a fun, crunchy, and flavorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, cheese, and, of course, crushed Doritos for that irresistible crunch. Perfect for a quick dinner or casual party.
🌮 Dorito Taco Salad with Beef
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salad
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt)
- 6 cups chopped lettuce (Romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup diced red onion (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2–3 cups crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
For the Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa or taco sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer 3–5 minutes until fully seasoned.
2. Prep Salad Ingredients
- Chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, slice onions, etc.
- Grate cheese if not pre-shredded.
3. Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl or individual bowls, layer lettuce, cooked beef, tomatoes, onions, olives, and cheese.
- Add crushed Doritos on top.
4. Make the Dressing
- Mix sour cream, salsa, and lime juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad or serve on the side.
5. Serve
- Toss lightly before eating if desired, but leave some Doritos on top for extra crunch.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Protein boost: Add black beans, pinto beans, or grilled chicken.
- Crunch variation: Use tortilla chips or Fritos instead of Doritos.
- Spicy kick: Mix diced jalapeños into the salad or dressing.
- Cheese upgrade: Add crumbled queso fresco or Cotija for an authentic Mexican flavor.
- Make-ahead: Cook beef and prep vegetables ahead, but crush Doritos just before serving to keep them crunchy.
If you want, I can give a “fully loaded, restaurant-style Dorito taco salad” version where the beef is extra flavorful, the layers are visually perfect, and the dressing is creamy with a zesty punch 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?
