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Beef Taco Salad
A flavorful and hearty salad combining seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and crunchy tortilla chips, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and toppings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander (or dried oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
Salad ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6-7 cups)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cooked corn (canned or cooked from frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Tex-Mex blend)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (or tortilla strips)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet, cook beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add spices, tomato paste, and broth; simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice for dressing.
- Dollop dressing over salad, toss to combine, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce.