Ensalada de Tacos Clásica

Ensalada de Tacos Clásica

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  • Prep15m
  • Cook15m
Total time
30 min
Internal temp
145°F
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

Taco Meat

Main

Dressing

Garnish

Uses your kitchen

Estufa

Cookware

Sartén

Fridge

2 days

Reheat

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Instructions

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Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ½ taza crema agria, ¼ taza mayonesa, 2 cucharadas jugo de lima fresco aproximadamente 1 lima, 1 cucharadita ralladura de lima, 2 cucharadas cilantro fresco finamente picado, ½ cucharadita polvo de ajo, ½ cucharadita comino, ½ cucharadita sal, and hot sauce (if using) until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cilantro
  • Taco Seasoning
  • 7–8 min
  • Medium-high

Cook the taco meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb carne molida recomendado 80/20 and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned with no pink remaining, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess grease using a colander.

Uses

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Colander
  • Taco Seasoning
  • 2–3 min
  • Medium

Return the drained carne molida recomendado 80/20 to the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the 1 paquete sazonador para tacos, add the ⅓ taza agua, and stir to combine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the meat is evenly coated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Uses

  • Skillet
  • Taco Seasoning

Build the salad base: Add the chopped cabeza lechuga romana to a large mixing bowl. Top with the 1 lata frijoles negros escurrida y, 1 lata maíz blanco escurrida, 2 tomates Roma, ½ cebolla roja, and 1 aguacate cortado en cubos. Sprinkle the 1 ½ taza mezcla de queso mexicano over the top.

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl

Add the slightly cooled taco meat on top of the salad. Scatter the 4 oz chips de tortilla ligeramente over everything for crunch.

Uses

  • Taco Seasoning
  • Tortilla Chips

Drizzle the 2 cucharadas cilantro fresco finamente picado-2 cucharadas jugo de lima fresco aproximadamente 1 lima dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, or serve the dressing on the side so everyone can dress their own portion. Garnish with extra ½ taza crema agria, fresh cucharadas cilantro fresco finamente picado, and 1 lima cortada en gajos wedges. Serve immediately.

Uses

  • Cilantro
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

620

Cal

Protein

35 g

22%

Carbs

45 g

29%

Fat

34 g

49%