Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning (OR one packet store-bought seasoning)
  • 1 large head lettuce (chopped (green leaf, iceberg, or 2 small heads hearts of Romaine))
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 2 cups fresh corn (sliced from two roasted cobs)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 cups grated cheddar
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Optional garnishes: (sliced pickled jalapeños, sliced black olives, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro)
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (homemade or bottled)
  • 3 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (plus more, as needed, to achieve desired consistency)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and drain grease. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Place chopped lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter. Top lettuce with taco meat, black beans, corn, tomatoes, grated cheese, and crushed tortilla chips, layered or arranged in rows.
  • Prepare Avocado Ranch Dressing by scooping avocados into a blender or food processor. Add prepared ranch dressing, milk, cilantro, garlic salt, and pepper. Blend/process until smooth. Add a splash more milk if dressing is too thick. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more garlic salt and/or pepper, if necessary.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad, sprinkle with optional garnishes (if desired), toss all ingredients together, and serve immediately.