Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Ground beef seasoned with chili powder and cumin, served over crunchy romaine in a crispy tortilla bowl with cheese, jalapeños, and a bright lime crema. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup tortilla chips (or fried tortilla strips)
- 1 whole jalapeño, sliced
- 1 whole lime
- ¼ cup crema or sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once shimmering, add ground beef and break apart with a spoon.
- 2
Cook beef, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and edges are lightly browned, 5–6 minutes.
- 3
Add chili powder and cumin. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Divide chopped romaine between two bowls. Top each with half the warm seasoned beef.
- 5
Sprinkle cheese and tortilla chips over the beef. Scatter jalapeño slices on top.
- 6
Whisk crema with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over each salad and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- two bowls
- small whisk
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