Crispy Beef Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef over crispy tortilla shells with lettuce, cheese, and jalapeño-lime crema. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 36g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and break up with a spoon.
Step 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Layer lettuce and tortilla chips in a bowl. Top with cooked beef.
Step 6
Drizzle with lime crema and scatter cheese over top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon for breaking up beef
- small bowl
- whisk
- serving bowl
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