Taco Salad, with Doritos!

This recipe is another perk to marrying Jake. Since we met his mom has made this quite often for a quick, but delicious, family dinner.

Because this meal is best served cold it is a great make-ahead dish.  I think that is why Gail would make it when we all got together – she wasn’t slaving away in the kitchen and could have fun with everyone! 

Taco Salad with Doritos

Ingredients:
1 lbs ground beef
½ onion, chopped (okay to skip onion if you are not a fan)
1 can Bush’s Chili Beans in Medium Sauce

1 head lettuce
1 bag shredded cheese
3 tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 bag Doritos
Catalina Salad Dressing

Cook ground beef and onion, drain grease.  Remove from heat and add Chili Beans (with sauce).  Mix well.  Transfer to storage container and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.  Best served as a cold salad.

2 Options for Serving:

1.       If serving to a group, combine all ingredients in one big bowl and serve.

2.       If serving to a smaller group or for your family, allow everyone to make their own by putting each ingredient out buffet style. 

Jacob and I do buffet style; this allows us to eat for multiple meals and make much better leftovers.

Enjoy!  Thanks for stopping by!