Ground Beef Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Ground Beef:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)

For the Salad:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen, thawed)
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• Tortilla chips, crushed (optional, for serving)
• Lime wedges, for serving

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Ground Beef:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
   • If using black beans, add them to the skillet along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

 

Prepare the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.

 

Assemble the Salad:

• In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, corn kernels, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro (if using). Toss to combine.

 

Add the Ground Beef:

• Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture over the salad.

 

Drizzle with Dressing:

• Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.

 

Toss to Combine:

• Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

 

Serve:

• Divide the taco salad among serving bowls.
• Optionally, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over the top for added crunch.
• Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the salad.

 

Enjoy:

• Enjoy your delicious and hearty ground beef taco salad!

This taco salad is loaded with flavor and textures, making it a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner. Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings and adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.

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