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Taco Salad on plate with lime and other ingredients

Taco Salad Recipe

This taco salad recipe is a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring a bed of crisp greens topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a zesty homemade dressing. Quick and easy to make, it's a satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can of corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 head of lettuce chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Tortilla chips for seving

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, split it into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers and cook until the vegetables are tender about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the corn, black beans, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and continue to cook for an additional 6 minutes.
  4. Arrange the chopped lettuce on a large platter. Spoon the beef mixture over the lettuce. Top with diced avocado, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.