Description
A vibrant and hearty taco salad featuring classic ingredients without the mess of tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Tortilla chips, for topping
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Ensure to break it apart with a spatula for even cooking and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning according to package instructions, allowing it to simmer while preparing the salad base.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, and avocado.
- Add the cooked beef mixture to the salad and toss gently. Drizzle salsa over the top and mix lightly before serving with crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based meat. You can also add spices for extra flavor, and consider using various colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg