Healthy Beef Taco Salad
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Healthy Beef Taco Salad
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Healthy Taco Salad made with lean ground beef and a creamy cilantro lime dressing.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I used 90% lean
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning low-sodium
- 1/4 cup bone broth or water
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1 avocado peeled and diced, medium, ripe
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend low-fat
- 3/4 cup corn I used frozen, fresh may be substituted
- 3/4 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- corn tortilla chip crushed, optional, 1 cup
Creamy Dressing:
- 2/3 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- lime juice and zest of 1
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely minced, fresh leaves
- 2/3 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
Instructions
- First, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and mix well breaking it apart with a wooden spoon to crumble. Cook until browned about 5-7 minutes.
- Once browned, sprinkle with the taco seasoning and stir well to combine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, tear the lettuce into large pieces and dice the tomatoes and avocados into 1-inch pieces.
- Next, in a large salad bowl, combine, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cheese, corn, black beans, and crushed tortillas if using.
- In another small mixing bowl, whisk together all the creamy dressing ingredients.
- Add the chilled cooked beef to the salad and drizzle dressing on top.
- Prior to eating toss well and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not reheat or freeze.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Nutrition facts do not include tortilla chips
- Serving size- one bowl
- Use ground turkey or tofu in place of ground beef
- Frozen, canned, or fresh corn
- black beans or any other beans of choice
- Avocado oil in place of olive oil
- Dairy-free yogurt in place of Greek yogurt
Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
939mg
(39%)
Potassium
1142mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4956IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
415mg
(42%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 939mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1142mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4956IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 415mg | 42% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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