Description
A quick and flavorful Taco Salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, and a blend of salsa and sour cream. Perfect for a satisfying and colorful meal that combines classic Mexican-inspired flavors with fresh, crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Avocado oil (or any oil of choice)
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning (store-bought or home-made)
Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 medium Avocado (cubed)
- 1/2 cup Green onions (chopped)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup Salsa
- 1/3 cup Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and stir fry, breaking up the pieces with a spatula, for about 7-10 minutes until the beef is browned and most moisture has evaporated.
- Add taco seasoning: Stir the taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef until well combined. Optionally, add 1/4 cup water and let it simmer with the beef and seasoning for a few minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Prepare the salad: While the beef is cooking, combine Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed avocado, and chopped green onions in a large salad bowl.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the cooked seasoned ground beef to the bowl of salad ingredients. Add salsa and sour cream, then toss everything together thoroughly to combine flavors before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the taco seasoning to be mild or spicy according to your taste.
- For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
- Feel free to add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- To make this salad dairy-free, omit the cheddar cheese and sour cream or substitute with dairy-free alternatives.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the lettuce crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: taco salad, ground beef salad, Mexican salad, quick taco recipe, healthy taco bowl, avocado salad, lettuce salad with beef, easy weeknight dinner
