Description
A vibrant taco-inspired salad layered with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, guacamole, and sour cream. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips (triangles or crushed)
- ½–1 cup guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and saucy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In each bowl, layer lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, warm taco beef, shredded cheddar, and tortilla chips for crunch.
- Finish with a big scoop of guacamole, a spoon of sour cream, a drizzle of salsa or pico, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 people.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Can be made ahead for meal prep; store components separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg