Description
Enjoy all your favorite taco flavors in this hearty and satisfying Beef Taco Salad! Loaded with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, crunchy tortilla chips, and a tangy lime dressing, this gluten-free recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in tomato paste, beef broth or water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, layer romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, corn, avocado, and cilantro. Add the seasoned beef on top.
- Add Crunch and Flavor:
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips over the salad.
- Dress and Serve:
- Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer dressing.
- Use gluten-free tortilla chips to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
