Seven-Layer Taco Salad
Ingredients:Ground Beef Layer:
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1/2 cup water
Guacamole Layer:
3 ripe avocados
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Sour Cream Layer:
1 1/2 cups sour cream
Cheese Layer:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings:
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and flavorful. Let cool slightly.
Mash avocados with lime juice in a bowl. Mix in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro if desired, until smooth.
Spread the taco-seasoned ground beef evenly as the first layer in a clear glass bowl or trifle dish.
Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese as the second layer.
Spread sour cream over the cheese as the third layer.
Carefully spread the guacamole on top of the sour cream for the fourth layer.
Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese as the fifth layer.
Add diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños, and green onions as the sixth layer.
Garnish with chopped cilantro for the final layer.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Servings: 8-10
