Taco Salad with Ground Beef and Fresh Veggies – A Flavorful 20-Minute Meal
Enjoy this flavorful Taco Salad with Ground Beef and Fresh Veggies! Quick, healthy, and customizable for a perfect 20-minute meal.
Ingredients
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- 1pound ground beef
- 1(1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 8 cupschopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 cupshredded cheese
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1lime, quartered
- ½red onion, thinly sliced or diced
- 1(2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Once browned, add the taco seasoning and follow the instructions on the packet. After cooking, remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- For a large family-style salad, use one large bowl. Otherwise, divide the chopped Romaine lettuce evenly into 4 smaller bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges, red onion, and black olives.
- Add your favorite dressing, and enjoy the fresh, vibrant salad immediately!
- Details:
- Feel free to switch up toppings with items like bell peppers, roasted vegetables, or fresh cilantro.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef.
- Use either store-bought or homemade taco seasoning based on your preference.