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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
Crispy Beef Taco Salad
satisfyingcasualamericanbeefcrispytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and break up with a spoon.

  2. Step 2

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

  5. Step 5

    Layer lettuce and tortilla chips in a bowl. Top with cooked beef.

  6. 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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