Description
This Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowl is a fast weeknight salad with hot seasoned beef, crunchy toppings, and a quick taco drizzle—perfect for a lighter dinner that still feels filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste, optional
- Salad base: 6 cups chopped romaine (or iceberg)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 cup corn (frozen thawed or canned drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Crispy topping: 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
- Optional toppings:
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
- jalapeño
- Quick taco drizzle:
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- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons mayo (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper and cook 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through to 160°F.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Add water and tomato paste (optional) and simmer 2 minutes until saucy.
- Whisk sour cream, mayo (optional), lime juice, water, chili powder, and salt to make drizzle.
- Divide lettuce into bowls and top with tomatoes, corn, beans (optional), cheese, and salsa.
- Add hot taco beef.
- Finish with tortilla chips, drizzle, and optional toppings, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep chips separate for meal prep to stay crispy.
- Add salsa and drizzle at the end for best texture.
- Use iceberg for the crispiest bowl.
- Greek yogurt works as a lighter drizzle.
- Prep Time: 8 Minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes
- Category: Ground Beef
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 560Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowl