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!
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.