High Protein Beef Taco Salad
A flavorful and nutritious high protein beef taco salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- 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
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup crushed baked tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the 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, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow spices to blend.
Add drained and rinsed black beans to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Add the warm beef and black bean mixture on top of the salad greens.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and diced avocado over the salad.
Drizzle the lime yogurt dressing evenly over the salad.
If desired, sprinkle crushed baked tortilla chips on top for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein beef taco salad.