Description
This vibrant Taco Salad combines seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, and a zesty salsa-sour cream dressing, topped with cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Meat
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup salsa
For the Salad
- 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce (approximately 2 heads romaine lettuce)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced or diced
For the Dressing
- â…“ cup salsa
- â…“ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Brown and Crumble: Cook and crumble the beef for 7-8 minutes, or until browned.
- Season the Meat: Drain any grease from the ground beef, then add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup salsa.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer the beef mixture for 3-4 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Prepare the Dressing: While the meat cooks, combine â…“ cup salsa and â…“ cup sour cream in a small bowl and mix well.
- Toss the Lettuce: In a large bowl, toss the shredded romaine lettuce with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
- Portion the Salad: Divide the dressed lettuce between four serving bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top each salad bowl with the cooked ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, quartered cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
- Optional Toppings: Add any additional toppings of your choice such as olives, jalapeños, or green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with black beans or a meatless ground alternative.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the dressing.
- Use low-fat sour cream to reduce calories if desired.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain crisp lettuce and creamy avocado texture.
