High Protein Beef Taco Salad
A delicious and nutritious high protein beef taco salad packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a satisfying meal that’s both flavorful and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium avocado, diced
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, water, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, black beans, and corn kernels.
Add the cooked seasoned beef on top of the salad.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro over the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving.