Taco Salad with Classic Guacamole and Marg-a-Ree-ta
Enjoy a Taco Salad with seasoned meat, black beans, veggies, and a crunchy topping. Pair it with classic guacamole and Marg-a-Ree-ta for a festive twist, celebrating textures and flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Blender
- Margarita glasses
Ingredients
For the Taco Salad:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
For the Classic Guacamole:
- 3 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Marg-a-Ree-ta:
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming optional
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Prepare Taco Salad:
- a. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
- b. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions.
- c. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked meat, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- d. Toss the ingredients together until well combined.
Make Classic Guacamole:
- a. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork.
- b. Add diced red onion, minced garlic, diced tomato, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- c. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Prepare Marg-a-Ree-ta:
- a. In a blender, combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes.
- b. Blend until smooth.
Assemble Taco Salad:
- a. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the taco salad for added crunch.
- b. Serve the taco salad in individual bowls, topping each portion with a generous scoop of guacamole.
Serve Marg-a-Ree-ta:
- a. Rim the glasses with salt (optional).
- b. Pour the Marg-a-Ree-ta into glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
Enjoy the Culinary Escapade:
- a. Dive into the symphony of textures in the taco salad, savoring the crunchiness of chips and the creamy guacamole.
- b. Sip on the Marg-a-Ree-ta, letting the adult sophistication complement the vibrant flavors of the salad.