Seven Layer Taco Salad
This Seven Layer Taco Salad is a colorful, flavor-packed dish layered with seasoned beef, beans, guacamole, cheese, and more—perfect for parties or easy dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup guacamole or 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce romaine or iceberg
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped green onions optional
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or nacho chips
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños optional
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer until thickened. Let cool.
- In a clear glass bowl, layer the ingredients in this order:
- Refried beans
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Ground beef
- Guacamole or diced avocados
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Optional: green onions and jalapeños
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra chips or as-is with a spoon!
Notes
You can swap beef for ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian version.
Assemble close to serving time to keep layers fresh and crunchy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within 2 days.