Beef Taco Salad

This Beef Taco Salad is a hearty and colorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It's a perfect high-protein meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Beef Taco Salad
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground beef - 300 grams
  • Taco seasoning - 2 tablespoons
  • Romaine lettuce - 100 grams, chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Black beans - 100 grams, rinsed and drained
  • Corn - 100 grams, canned or frozen
  • Avocado - 1 medium, diced
  • Cheddar cheese - 50 grams, shredded
  • Sour cream - 50 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black beans, and corn.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
  5. Add the cooked beef to the salad bowl and toss everything together gently.
  6. Top the salad with diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein to support muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in fiber from beans and vegetables for digestive health.

Tags

AmericanHigh ProteinSalad