Taco Salad for a Large Crowd

Taco Salad for a Large Crowd

from tasteofhome.com
26 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 package (10 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
  • 1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
  • 1-1/3 cups salsa
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and crumble beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, until meat is no longer pink; drain.

  2. 2

    In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chiles and beef mixture.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat.