Description
A quick and easy ground beef taco salad featuring seasoned beef, black beans, fresh romaine lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and onions, served with lime, sour cream, and tortilla chips for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground sirloin beef (or preferred ground beef)
- 1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, halved (for serving)
- Tortilla chips and sour cream (for serving)
- Thinly sliced jalapeño or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Add ⅔ cup of water and the taco seasoning to the browned beef. Stir well to combine and simmer until most of the liquid has absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and cook for another 3 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare your salad bowls: divide the chopped romaine lettuce among individual serving bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the warm ground beef and bean mixture. The warmth will slightly melt the cheese, so add the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the meat.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and sliced red onion over the salad. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze a lime half over each salad for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and a side of tortilla chips. Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce if you desire extra heat.
Notes
- This recipe is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and freshness of the toppings.
- Customize spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Tortilla chips can be crushed over the top for added crunch.