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Taco Salad

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a tantalizing Taco Salad! This recipe combines savory lean ground beef seasoned with aromatic spices, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy touch. It's a quick, easy-to-make dish bursting with textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible Taco Salad!"

Serving suggestions/tips:

Customize it: Feel free to add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa to enhance the flavors.

Crunchy tortilla bowl: For an extra special presentation, consider serving the Taco Salad in a crispy tortilla bowl. Simply mold a tortilla into a bowl shape and bake it in the oven until golden and crispy.

Meal prep: This recipe is great for meal prepping. Prepare the components in advance and assemble the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness.

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Beef Lunch Dinner Main meal Moderate Dairy-Free low-carb high-protein gluten-free keto-friendly paleo-friendly dairy-free grain-free nut-free soy-free sugar-free clean eating weight loss healthy quick and easy satisfying Mexican salad lean meat fiber-rich nutrient-dense balanced meal low-calorie vitamin-rich antioxidants low-sodium heart-healthy diabetic-friendly clean eating fresh ingredients

Ingredients

4 oz Lean Ground Beef
2 tsp onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until browned. Break it up into small pieces using a spatula or spoon.
Add minced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a serving bowl, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
Top the lettuce with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Add the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the beef.
Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the salad to add a cheesy and nutty flavor.
Toss the ingredients gently to combine everything.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Taco Salad!