Confetti Beef Taco Salad

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 3 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• Sliced ripe olives, sliced red onion, prepared ranch or French dressing (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F (71°C) inside, about 6 minutes.

2. Drain off excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and the amount of water called for on the package; simmer 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.

3. Arrange the mixed salad greens on serving plates or a large platter.

4. Top the greens with the crushed tortilla chips, then spoon the warm seasoned beef over them.

5. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese and chopped tomato over the beef.

6. If using, add sliced ripe olives and sliced red onion on top.

7. Serve immediately with ranch or French dressing on the side, if desired.