Ground Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef on crisp romaine with beans, cheese, tomatoes, and tortilla chips.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning store bought or homemade
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cup tortilla chips crushed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh
- 1 can black beans 15 ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 avocado optional
- ½ cup sour cream optional
- ¼ cup sliced jalapenos optional
- ½ cup roasted corn optional
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro optional, chopped
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the fat.
- Season. Stir in the taco seasoning with a splash of water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
- Build. Layer the chopped romaine in a bowl and top with the warm beef, cheese, tomatoes, and beans.
- Extras. Add any optional toppings you like.
- Finish. Crush the chips on top, add sour cream, and squeeze the lime over the salad.
Notes
Substitutions: Ground turkey replaces beef, and Greek yogurt replaces sour cream.
Tips: Dry the lettuce and add the chips last.
Storage: Refrigerate the beef and toppings separately for up to 3 days.
Nutrition does not include the optional toppings.