Description
A vibrant and flavorful Beef Taco Salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing, perfect for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ diced red onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Salad
- 1 head shredded Romaine lettuce
- ½ chopped red onion
- 2 diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 diced avocado
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla strips (to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Red Onion: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add ½ diced red onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add 1 pound lean ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is mostly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Garlic: Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and sauté for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Season Beef: Pour ¼ cup water and sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat all the meat evenly. Continue to cook until the water has evaporated and the beef is fully cooked and coated with seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine 1 head shredded Romaine lettuce, ½ chopped red onion, 2 diced tomatoes, 1 cup corn, 1 cup black beans, 1 diced avocado, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and tortilla strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 2 teaspoons minced cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Salad: Once the beef has cooled slightly, add it on top of the salad base. Drizzle the creamy cilantro-lime dressing over everything. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the beef taco salad immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content without compromising flavor.
- Feel free to substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier salad.
- For extra crunch, bake your own tortilla strips or use store-bought.
- This salad can be made ahead of time but assemble and dress just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Beef Taco Salad, Taco Salad, Ground Beef Salad, Mexican Salad, Easy Dinner, Healthy Salad
