Ground Beef Taco Salad
Wholesome Taco Salad bowl made with lean ground beef and a creamy cilantro lime dressing. So easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner any day of the week.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I used 90% lean
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup bone broth or water
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and diced
- 1 cup Low-fat Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 3/4 cup corn I used frozen, fresh may be substituted
- 3/4 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
Optional:
- 1 cup Corn tortilla chips crushed
Creamy Dressing:
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- juice & zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced
- 2/3 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon ground pepper or to taste
Instructions
- First, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound ground beef and mix well, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon to crumble. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once browned, sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning, 1/4 cup bone broth , and stir well to combine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, tear the 4 cups romaine lettuce into large pieces and dice the 2 cups cherry tomatoes and 1 medium ripe avocado into 1-inch pieces.
- Next, in a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, 1/2 medium red onion, avocado, 1 cup Low-fat Mexican shredded cheese blend, 3/4 cup corn, 3/4 cup canned black beans, and 1 cup Corn tortilla chips if using.
- In another small mixing bowl, whisk together all the creamy dressing ingredients. (2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, juice & zest of 1 lime, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2/3 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/3 teaspoon ground pepper)
- Add the chilled cooked beef to the salad and drizzle dressing on top.
- Prior to eating toss well and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include tortilla chips
- Serving size- one bowl
- Use ground turkey or tofu in place of ground beef
- Frozen, canned, or fresh corn
- black beans or any other beans of choice
- Avocado oil in place of olive oil
- Dairy-free yogurt in place of Greek yogurt
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4956IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 5mg