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A taco salad made with ground beef, avocado, cheese, tomatoes, chips, salsa, and sour cream. The bowl is next to a halved avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a bowl of salsa.
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5 from 12 votes

Easy Taco Salad

This super taco salad is made with seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, and flavorful toppings. An easy, healthy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: taco salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 zucchini shredded, optional (see tip above)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (get the link to our homemade seasoning below)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound chopped romaine lettuce washed and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/3 cup sliced olives
  • 2 cups crunchy tortilla strips
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2/3 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and shredded zucchini (optional) on medium-high heat.
    Uncooked ground beef, onion, and zucchini in a skillet with a spatula.
  • When onion becomes soft and transparent and beef is cooked through, stir in taco seasoning and black beans and cook on low until heated through.
    A skillet with browned meat with black beans and taco seasoning added.
  • If the mixture becomes too dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Keep on warm until ready to serve.
    A skillet with browned taco meat to make taco salad.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl (or individual bowls). Top with ground beef mixture and remaining toppings.
    A container of shredded cheese, a cup of sour cream, a cup of salsa, diced avocado, sliced olives, green onion, and cherry tomatoes on a cutting board.
  • Serve plain or with salad dressing (see options above).
    A taco salad made with ground beef, avocado, cheese, tomatoes, chips, salsa, and sour cream. The bowl is next to a halved avocado and a bowl of salsa.

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Notes

  • To make this recipe gluten-free, make this recipe with our homemade taco seasoning mix. An easy, gluten-free taco seasoning that can be made in minutes!
  • To make this recipe low-carb, eliminate the black beans and tortilla strips.
  • Keep any leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg