Make-Your-Own Taco Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
24%
Make-Your-Own Taco Salad
385 min.
12
551kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delicious and customizable dish? Introducing the Make-Your-Own Taco Salad, a delightful gluten-free recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of a classic taco right to your table. Perfect for gatherings or family meals, this hearty salad is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to enjoy a balanced meal.

Imagine a colorful plate filled with fresh shredded lettuce, creamy avocados, and zesty tomatoes, all topped with a savory beef mixture that has been slow-cooked to perfection. The combination of textures—from the crunch of corn chips to the melt-in-your-mouth cheese—creates a delightful experience for your taste buds. Plus, with the option to personalize each serving with your favorite toppings, everyone can enjoy their taco salad just the way they like it!

This recipe serves 12, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or meal prep for the week ahead. With a total cooking time of 385 minutes, most of the magic happens in the slow cooker, allowing you to relax while the flavors meld together beautifully. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to dig into a bowl of this scrumptious Make-Your-Own Taco Salad that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • medium avocado pitted peeled chopped
  • 31 ounces pinto beans drained canned
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce canned
  • cups corn chips 
  • pounds ground beef lean
  • 12 cups lettuce shredded
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.5 cups salsa 
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2.5 ounces taco seasoning 
  • cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Cook beef and onion in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain.
  2. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  3. Mix beef mixture, taco seasoning mix, beans, tomato sauce and pepper in cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  5. To serve, place lettuce and corn chips on individual plates. Top each with beef mixture, tomatoes, avocados, cheese and salsa. Beef mixture will hold on low heat setting up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein21.89%
Fat45.98%
Carbs32.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.83
Glycemic Load
6.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.749565150427%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:550.76kcal
27.54%
Fat:29.02g
44.64%
Saturated Fat:9.28g
57.99%
Carbohydrates:45.61g
15.2%
Net Carbohydrates:34.52g
12.55%
Sugar:8.97g
9.97%
Cholesterol:75.22mg
25.07%
Sodium:1619.95mg
70.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.09g
62.17%
Phosphorus:478.04mg
47.8%
Fiber:11.09g
44.37%
Zinc:6.31mg
42.04%
Vitamin A:2022.14IU
40.44%
Vitamin E:5.41mg
36.05%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.4%
Selenium:24.4µg
34.86%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.29%
Potassium:1194.42mg
34.13%
Vitamin K:35.09µg
33.42%
Vitamin B12:1.99µg
33.23%
Vitamin B3:6.59mg
32.93%
Calcium:325.11mg
32.51%
Iron:5.1mg
28.34%
Magnesium:105.34mg
26.33%
Vitamin C:20.2mg
24.49%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.12%
Folate:93.48µg
23.37%
Copper:0.43mg
21.39%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.33%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.76%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.64%