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Ground Beef Salad: A Healthy Taco-Inspired Recipe
Emily

Ground Beef Taco-Inspired Salad

A nutritious and hearty meal that brings together savory, spiced ground beef and a crisp, refreshing vegetable base. This Tex-Mex fusion dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold flavors with minimal kitchen cleanup. By simmered the beef in a fragrant spice blend and chicken broth, you achieve a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with cool greens and fresh salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15 lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh salsa

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Remove meat from the pot and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook onion and bell pepper until soft.
  5. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add paprika, onion powder, coriander, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper to the vegetables.
  7. Return the beef to the pot and stir to coat evenly.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until the liquid reduces and flavors meld.
  9. Serve the warm beef mixture over a bed of crisp chopped romaine lettuce.
  10. Top with generous spoonfuls of fresh salsa.

Notes

You can customize this salad by adding avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, or pickled jalapeños. Store leftover beef in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.