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Protein Beef Taco Salad

Protein Beef Taco Salad

A high-protein taco salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, delivering 45g of protein per serving in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef 93/7 or leaner
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese reduced-fat
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains.
  2. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the beef is well-coated.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and salsa until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  4. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 large bowls. Top each bowl with equal portions of cherry tomatoes, black beans, and diced red onion.
  5. Divide the seasoned ground beef evenly among the 4 bowls, placing it on top of the vegetables.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each salad. Add diced avocado to each bowl. Drizzle with the yogurt-salsa dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 45gFat: 22gSodium: 680mgFiber: 8g

Notes

For meal prep, store the cooked beef, chopped vegetables, and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Use extra-lean ground beef (96/4) to reduce fat content further while maintaining high protein. Substitute Greek yogurt dressing with a lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a dairy-free option that still keeps the protein high from the beef and beans.

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