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Delicious Taco Salad Recipe with Lean Beef and Fresh Ingredients

Delicious Taco Salad Recipe with Lean Beef and Fresh Ingredients

Discover a vibrant and satisfying taco salad recipe that combines lean beef and fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 313

Ingredients
  

Meat and Base
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • 0.5 cup diced red onion
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Tortilla chips for serving
  • chunky red salsa for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • large salad bowl

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. In a medium skillet add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once heated, add ground beef and taco seasoning. Mix to combine and break apart the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
  2. In the same skillet, add black beans and toss to combine. Add half the lime juice and stir to combine. Take off the heat and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large salad bowl, add lettuce, avocado, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, red onion, and remaining lime juice. Lightly toss together to combine.
  4. Once the beef and black bean mixture reaches room temperature, add it into the salad bowl and mix to combine.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 20g

Notes

Customize by swapping lean ground beef for turkey or chicken. Add jalapeños for heat if desired.

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