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Kraft Catalina Taco Salad

Kraft Catalina Taco Salad

The iconic Kraft Catalina Taco Salad is a weeknight winner, blending hearty ground beef, crisp vegetables, and the signature tangy-sweet Catalina dressing for a satisfying and easy meal. This recipe is incredibly useful for busy families looking for a flavorful, no-fuss dinner that comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Catalina dressing
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • sliced jalapeños

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease thoroughly.
    1 pound lean ground beef
  2. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the taco seasoning packet and the 2/3 cup of water to the browned ground beef. Stir well to combine everything.
    1 packet taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, 1 pound lean ground beef
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef nicely. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a large serving bowl, spread the shredded iceberg lettuce evenly as the base for your taco salad.
    1 head iceberg lettuce
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the lettuce. Next, evenly distribute the seasoned taco meat over the cheese.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 pound lean ground beef
  6. Scatter the diced tomatoes and sliced black olives over the meat layer.
    1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  7. Drizzle the Catalina dressing generously over the entire salad, ensuring a good coating.
    1/2 cup Catalina dressing
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top for that essential taco salad crunch.
    1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
  9. Serve immediately, offering extra Catalina dressing, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or sliced jalapeños on the side for guests to customize their own perfect Kraft Catalina Taco Salad.
    1/2 cup Catalina dressing, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, sliced jalapeños

Notes

Separating components for storage is recommended to maintain freshness.
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