Easy Taco Salad
This super taco salad is made with seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, and flavorful toppings. An easy, healthy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 6
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 zucchini shredded, optional (see tip above)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (get the link to our homemade seasoning below)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 pound chopped romaine lettuce washed and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1/3 cup sliced olives
- 2 cups crunchy tortilla strips
- 1 cup salsa
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and shredded zucchini (optional) on medium-high heat.
- When onion becomes soft and transparent and beef is cooked through, stir in taco seasoning and black beans and cook on low until heated through.
- If the mixture becomes too dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Keep on warm until ready to serve.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl (or individual bowls). Top with ground beef mixture and remaining toppings.
- Serve plain or with salad dressing (see options above).
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Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, make this recipe with our homemade taco seasoning mix. An easy, gluten-free taco seasoning that can be made in minutes!
- To make this recipe low-carb, eliminate the black beans and tortilla strips.
- Keep any leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg