Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef over crispy romaine, topped with cheddar, tomato, and a lime crema. Crunchy, satisfying, and ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ whole lime (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, 5–6 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef. Add 3 tbsp water and stir until the sauce coats the meat, 1 minute.
- 4
Transfer seasoned beef to a plate. Let cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Divide romaine between two bowls. Top each with half the beef, cheese, and tomatoes.
- 6
Whisk sour cream 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 large bowls
- small bowl or cup
- whisk
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