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Ground Beef Taco Salad

Try a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. High in protein, fiber and healthy fats, this salad combo is well balanced, satisfying and highly customizable. No salad dressing needed here — a zesty and creamy mix of store-bought salsa and plain Greek yogurt is all you need for a wholesome lunch or dinner!
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Course: Salad, Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 low sodium taco seasoning packet
  • 14.5 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 8 cups spring salad mix
  • 1 pint baby tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar )
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups whole grain tortilla chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once oil is hot, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes, breaking meat apart with a wooden spatula as it cooks.
  • Drain fat from pan and add the red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes more until bell pepper is softened.
  • Add taco seasoning pack to the beef and peppers. Stir in ½ cup water.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef and peppers are coated. Stir in black beans and warm through, about 1 minute more. Turn off heat and set aside as you prepare salads.
  • Divide spring salad mix into four bowls. Add ¼ of your beef mixture to each. Layer on halved tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado and chopped cilantro. Top with ¼ cup each of salsa and Greek yogurt. Option to toss salad to combine or serve with a side of whole grain tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Black olives or green onion would be a nice addition.
  • Omit tortilla chips and serve with a warmed whole grain tortilla for a different option.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 1121mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2105IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 5mg
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5 stars
This was so tasty!

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Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef Taco Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
766
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
1121
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
2105
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
 
62
mg
75
%
Calcium
 
196
mg
20
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.