Description
A quick and easy beef taco salad packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, and a tangy lime sour cream dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights, this colorful Mexican‑inspired bowl delivers protein, fresh veggies, and bold flavor in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for families and meal‑prep enthusiasts seeking a satisfying, low‑effort dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat and add taco seasoning.
- In a large bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cheese.
- Add the cooked beef on top.
- Mix sour cream with lime juice and drizzle over the salad.
- Top with diced avocado and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. Add black beans or corn for extra texture. Keep dressing separate if storing for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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