Best 11 Taco Salad For A Large Crowd Recipes

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Taco salad is a popular dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit any dietary restrictions or preferences. Taco salad is also a great dish to make for a large crowd, as it is easy to prepare and can be served buffet-style. This article will provide you with some tips on how to make the best taco salad for a large crowd, as well as some delicious recipes that you can try.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TACO SALAD FOR A LARGE CROWD



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I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone loves this taco salad recipe. -Lisa Homer, Avon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 chilies
1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
1-1/3 cups salsa
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. , In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

QUICK TACO SALAD



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This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two boneless chicken breasts and beef. Both are a great hit and so easy. I have also used this for Super Bowl party... they LOVED it!

Provided by Amy Tapscott Harvel

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ cup chopped black olives
2 cups salsa
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.
  • Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1611.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CROWD-PLEASING TACO SALAD



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While this recipe might sound involved, it can be fixed in just 30 minutes. It's a hit at the potluck table-and I don't have to bring any home after the shindig! -Ann Cahoon, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture. Combine mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

TACO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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Posted in response to a request. Have not tried this recipe but it sounds easy and tasty. I would definitely add the chili powder or taco seasoning though.

Provided by JoAnn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 lbs ground beef
3 cloves minced garlic
6 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 heads lettuce, shredded
3 (8 ounce) packages shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups onions, chopped
3 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream
1 1/2-2 lbs tortilla chips (and/or taco salad shells)
taco sauce

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook ground beef and garlic until meat is no longer pink.
  • Drain fat.
  • Stir in chiles, tomatoes, kidney beans, salt and pepper (and chili powder or taco seasoning if using).
  • Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream in separate serving bowls.
  • Place tortilla chips, lettuce and meat mixture in serving dishes alongside toppings and allow guests to assemble their own salads.

TACO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 package (12-1/2 ounces) nacho tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 bottle (8 ounces) Western salad dressing
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, cheese, beans, onion and beef mixture. Combine the salad dressing, sugar, taco sauce and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

KITTENCAL'S TACO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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I have made this many times to serve at get togethers and I always receive rave reviews from everyone! if desired the amounts may reduced to half --- to save some time the beef may be cooked a day ahead, and refrigerated overnight as it must be cooled completely before adding the ingredients in with it, you may want to purchase two bags of nacho chips and use one to serve on the side --- when cooking the ground beef, I always try to leave it into larger size chunks, it looks better in the salad, really you may use any size bag of nachos that you like, the 12 cups size is only estimated, you can add any amount desired in with the ground beef/salad mixture, just make sure to add them just before serving as they tend to get soggy --- see my recipe#76616 -- I sometimes add in a can of drained and rinsed black beans :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped (I use Roma)
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups black olives, sliced
12 cups nacho chips, 1 large (I use Doritos)
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing (my The Best French Salad Dressing will also work well)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with the chopped yellow onion (not red).
  • Add in only 1 package taco mix (and water according to the package direction); set aside to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, mix together chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese (can use more than 2 cups if desired, and the cheese may be cubed small instead of shredded) avocados, red onion, olives, and the second package of taco seasoning mix.
  • Add to cooled beef mixture; toss to combine.
  • Just before serving toss with the salad dressing.
  • The last step (JUST BEFORE SERVING) is to mix in about three-quarters of the package of crushed Doritos, leaving the rest on the side for your guests who want extra (they will get soggy if you mix them in too early!).

TACO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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This recipe can be fixed in about 30 minutes. It's a big hit at get-togethers and I don't have to bring any home after the party.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded taco cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package corn chips

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture.
  • Combine mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with corn chips.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 466.4, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.6

POTLUCK TACO SALAD



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I found this recipe in an old school cookbook, and I've taken it to many potlucks since then. The layers look so pretty in a glass bowl. -Sandy Fynaardt, New Sharon, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large red onion, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 8 ounces)
1 bottle (8 ounces) Thousand Island salad dressing
2 tablespoons taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in 3 tablespoons taco seasoning., In a large bowl, layer beef mixture, lettuce, beans, onion, tomatoes, cheese and crushed chips. In a small bowl, mix salad dressing, taco sauce and remaining taco seasoning; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 34g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TACO SALAD II



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This recipe is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for three generations. There is one friend of the family who comes to our gatherings specifically for this dish. It is easy to make and oh so delicious.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces crushed tortilla chips
¼ cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and drain. Add taco seasoning mix and prepare as directed by package. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, bell pepper, cheese, beef, tomatoes and tortilla chips. Add enough dressing to coat, mix well and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 858.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CROWD- PLEASING TACO SALAD



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Make and share this Crowd- Pleasing Taco Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Potluck

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package corn chips

Steps:

  • •In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives and beef mixture. Combine mayonnaise and taco sauce; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 779.4, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 13.7

TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH PIZZA PINWHEELS



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This simple recipe begins with the viral "two-ingredient dough" recipe, then gets topped with pizza toppings to make a simple appetizer or snack that everyone will love. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Provided by France C

Categories     Pizza

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups self-rising flour, plus more for kneading
1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup pizza sauce
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Mix flour and yogurt together in a large bowl until it forms a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Roll out dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Spread with pizza sauce. Cover with pepperoni and sprinkle with cheese, leaving a 1-inch border bare on one long edge of the rectangle so dough can be sealed once it's rolled up.
  • Roll up rectangle starting from one long end and seal roll by brushing a bit of water on the inner edge of the dough. Place roll on a sheet of parchment paper and freeze to firm up and make the roll easier to cut, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice roll into 1-inch pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart, reshaping rolls if needed. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 18 to 22 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 781.9 mg

Tips:

  • Use a large bowl. This will help you to easily mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Chop the vegetables and meat into small pieces. This will make them easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This will help to add flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add any ingredients that you like to the salad.
  • Make sure the salad is well chilled before serving. This will help to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp.

Conclusion:

Taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a large crowd. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make a taco salad that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco salad a try!

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