Description
A quick and easy taco salad with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water as directed on the packet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, black beans, and red onion.
- Add the cooked ground beef and toss gently.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, easy dinner, Mexican recipe, quick meal