Description
Easy Ground Beef Taco Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the fun of taco night to your table. This delicious salad features seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s customizable and visually appealing—ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Dive into this colorful fiesta in a bowl that promises satisfaction with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes, breaking up large chunks.
- 2. Add seasoning: Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with ½ cup water. Simmer for an additional few minutes.
- 3. Chop veggies: While the beef cooks, chop romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
- 4. Assemble salad: In a bowl, layer romaine lettuce first, then top with seasoned beef, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips.
- 5. Dress it: Drizzle with your choice of dressing (ranch or lime vinaigrette) and toss gently.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or serve family-style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 745mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg