Easy Black Bean Taco Salad

Description

Perfect for busy nights! My family asks for this weekly. Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, guacamole, and black olives.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink
  2. about 8 minutes; stir in taco mix and water. Cook beef mixture until thickened
  3. about 10 more minutes.
  4. Place black beans into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Spread 1/4 of the beef mixture on a serving plate and top with 1/4 of the black beans; repeat with remaining beef mixture and beans to make 4 salads. Spread separate layers of romaine lettuce
  6. salsa
  7. tomatoes
  8. and cheese over salads. Generously garnish with sour cream and tortilla chips.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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