A tasty salad version of the traditional taco-in-the-shell, this recipe makes a fun weekday dinner. Beef’s naturally rich in several key nutrients that help young and old minds alike learn, concentrate and remember better. Their coaches and team will thank you!
Taco Ground Beef Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients
Beef
1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder or taco seasoning
½ tsp (2 mL) EACH salt and pepper
1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef
Salad
½ cup (125 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime zest
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) salsa
4 cups (1 L) shredded lettuce
2 cups (500 mL) crumbled corn chips or tortilla chips
1 can (540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup (60 mL) sour cream
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Beef: Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Cook onion, garlic, Cajun spice, salt and pepper, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add beef and cook, stirring often and using back of spoon to break up meat into small chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and completely cooked. Drain, if necessary. Set aside.
- Salad: Whisk together oil, lime zest, lime juice and salsa in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Divide lettuce equally among 8 dinner plates. Scatter chips, beans and tomato over top, dividing equally; drizzle with dressing. Spoon Beef on each salad. Top with cheese, avocado, sour cream and green onions.
Notes
Kick up the heat in the beef filling by using a spicy taco seasoning or adding ½ tsp (2 mL) chipotle powder or replacing the chili powder with 2 tsp (10 mL) Cajun seasoning.
Per 1 serving: about 460 Calories, 21g Protein, 32g Fat, 26g Carbohydrate, 460mg Sodium
Excellent Source of: Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper
%DV: Iron 14% (Good Source), Zinc 36% (Excellent Source), Vitamin B12 52% (Excellent Source)
