Description

All the vibrant taco flavors you crave, perfectly packaged in a healthy, satisfying salad. This quick and easy recipe features lean seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado for a fresh, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
1 packet (30g) low-sodium taco seasoning
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup (60g) salsa
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Brown the lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Add the taco seasoning and a splash of water according to packet instructions. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring well to combine.
In a large salad bowl, create a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
Top the lettuce with the warm seasoned beef, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add dollops of sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and salsa over the salad.
Garnish generously with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately while the beef is warm and the lettuce stays crisp for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Add crushed tortilla chips on top if you need a little crunch.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado to keep it bright green and prevent browning.
For meal prep, store cooked beef and fresh toppings separately, assembling just before eating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Sodium: 450mg
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: healthy ground beef, taco salad, avocado, quick dinner, low sodium, weeknight meal, easy taco recipe, ground beef salad