Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef served over crunchy lettuce with cheese, tomato, and crispy tortilla strips, topped with a tangy lime dressing. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
Step 3
Divide lettuce among four bowls. Top each with diced tomato, cheese, and tortilla chips.
Step 4
Spoon warm beef over each salad. Whisk lime juice and sour cream together, then drizzle over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- 4 bowls
- small whisk or fork
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