Taco salads are great and all, but after trying one with DORITOS we knew we had been missing out. Obviously, Doritos make everything better and they fit perfectly into the Tex-Mex theme making boring tortilla chips seem lame in comparison.
Ingredients
- 1 lb.
ground beef
-
Kosher salt
-
Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp.
chili powder
- 1 tsp.
paprika
- 1 tsp.
cumin
- 2 tbsp.
tomato paste
- 2
heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 c.
cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1
(15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 c.
shredded cheddar
- 1
avocado, diced
- 1 c.
Pico de Gallo
- 1
bag Doritos, crushed
- 1/4 c.
freshly chopped cilantro
-
Sour cream, for serving
-
Lime wedges, for serving
Description
- Step 1Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and break up meat with a wooden spoon and cook, until browned all over and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
- Step 2Return skillet over medium heat and add cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add tomato paste and about 2 tablespoons of water. Cook until water cooks off and flavors have melded, about 2 minutes more.
- Step 3Assemble salad: Toss chopped lettuce, cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, Doritos, cilantro, and pico de gallo together in a large serving bowl. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
