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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Servings: 4
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 low sodium taco seasoning pack
- 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
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: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1128mgPotassium: 1543mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2249IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 6mg
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Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef Taco Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
500
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
95
mg
32
%
Sodium
1128
mg
49
%
Potassium
1543
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
2249
IU
45
%
Vitamin C
75
mg
91
%
Calcium
284
mg
28
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.