Matador Taco Salad
The Matador Taco Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings Tex-Mex flair to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring seasoned ground beef paired with a crisp romaine lettuce base, sweet corn kernels, hearty black beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Topped with creamy avocado slices, tangy chipotle-lime dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips, every bite is an explosion of zesty goodness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a lively lunch, this taco salad is as satisfying as it is colorful. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an aromatic finish, and let the bold flavors transport your taste buds to a fiesta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels (cooked)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef, add 1/4 cup of water, and stir well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Slice the avocado into thin slices or cubes and set aside for topping.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chipotle sauce, the juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
Top the salad with the cooked ground beef, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bold, zesty Matador Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.4 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.0 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 6179 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 135.8 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3459 mg | 74% | |
*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.
