Taco Salad
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
605 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Salad
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This quick and easy taco salad recipe is a healthier way to enjoy Mexican food. It comes together in less than 20 minutes, so it's a great option for a quick weeknight meal. Seasoned ground beef is served with a fresh salad and finished with a tangy sour cream dressing for one delicious dinner.
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Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
- ½ cup bottled salsa
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 can pinto or black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup tomato salsa
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Crumble the beef in chunks. Let sear until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes then turn and break up beef and continue to cook until cooked through.
- Drain fat from beef then stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Add chopped lettuce to individual plates. Top with beef mixture, beans, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheese, and sour cream dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1966mg
(82%)
Potassium
1622mg
(46%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2180IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
346mg
(35%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1966mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 1622mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2180IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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