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Patriotic Taco Salad

Name: Patriotic Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 6 cups tortilla or corn chips; 4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce; 9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

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9 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Glenda Jarboek, Oroville, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Mar. 28, 2023

When my daughter asked to have a patriotic theme for her July birthday party, I made this refreshing dish. If you want to prepare your salad in advance, omit the layer of chips and serve them on the side so they don't get soggy. —Glenda Jarboe, Oroville, California

Editor's Note: If you wish to prepare this salad in advance, omit the layer of chips and serve them with the salad.

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Patriotic Taco Salad

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope taco seasoning
6 cups tortilla or corn chips
4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce
9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

2
Place chips in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Spread beef mixture evenly over the top. Cover with lettuce. Place olives in upper left corner to represent stars. To form stripes, add cheese and tomatoes in alternating rows. Serve immediately.