Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef over crispy tortilla shells with lettuce, cheese, and jalapeño-lime crema. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 36g
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Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups tortilla chips or fried tortilla shells
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and break up with a spoon.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 3
Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Layer lettuce and tortilla chips in a bowl. Top with cooked beef.
- 6
Drizzle with lime crema and scatter cheese over top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon for breaking up beef
- small bowl
- whisk
- serving bowl
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