Description
A quick and delicious taco salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, and green onions, topped with salsa and sour cream. Perfect for a satisfying, easy weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any oil of choice)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
For the Salad:
- 8 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 â…“ cups grape tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium avocado, cubed
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
For Serving:
- â…“ cup salsa
- â…“ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown and Season Beef: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 7-10 minutes until browned and most moisture has evaporated. Stir in taco seasoning until well combined. Optionally, add ¼ cup water and simmer briefly for a saucier filling.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed avocado, and chopped green onions. Mix gently to combine.
- Assemble Salad: Add the seasoned ground beef to the bowl with the vegetables and cheese. Toss everything together thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Serve: Drizzle the salad with salsa and sour cream, or serve these toppings on the side for individual preferences.
Notes
- To make the beef filling saucier, add ¼ cup water after seasoning and simmer until desired consistency.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Use any preferred taco seasoning blend or make your own with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
- For extra crunch, add tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips on top before serving.
- This salad works well as a meal prep option; store beef and salad separately for freshness.
