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Taco Salad With Ground Beef

This taco salad with ground beef is a quick and flavorful meal made with crisp romaine, seasoned beef, creamy avocado, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Perfect for lunch prep or a healthy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keyword: Healthy Homemade Tacos, Taco Salad Dinner, Taco Salad With Ground Beef
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup salsa your favorite kind
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Stir and simmer until thickened.
  • While the beef cooks, chop the romaine lettuce, halve the tomatoes, cube the avocado, shred the cheese, and chop the green onions.
  • In a large bowl or meal prep containers, layer the romaine, seasoned beef, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.
  • Top with salsa and sour cream. Add crushed tortilla chips or pepitas if desired.
  • Serve immediately or store components separately for later.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles if preferred.
  • Customize with extras like corn, black beans, or jalapeños.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips or pepitas before serving.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.