Beef Taco Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Beef Taco Salad, a perfect fusion of Tex-Mex favorites and fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring seasoned ground beef infused with zesty taco seasoning, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy lime, this salad is a colorful feast that satisfies every craving. Crunchy tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese add delightful texture, while black beans and kernel corn provide hearty nutrition. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 30 minutes—makes a fantastic meal for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Perfect for taco lovers looking for a lighter twist, this Beef Taco Salad is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup kernel corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 large avocado
- 1 medium lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
Rinse and drain the black beans and kernel corn.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
Add the cooked beef to the salad and toss gently to combine.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad for a fresh, tangy flavor.
Chop the cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Crush the tortilla chips lightly and sprinkle them over the salad right before serving for extra crunch.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side or on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.0 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 6351 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.4 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 130.0 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1109 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 4168 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
