This easy and delicious Pioneer Woman Taco Salad is a quick, nutritious meal perfect for busy nights. With creamy avocado, tender ground beef, and fresh veggies, this salad is packed with flavor. Plus, it’s versatile,swap ingredients to suit your taste, making it a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. ground sirloin beef
- 1 (1-oz.) package taco seasoning
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 limes, halved
- Tortilla chips and sour cream, for serving
- Thinly sliced jalapeño or hot sauce (optional)
How To Make Taco Salad
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add 2/3 cup of water and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine. Add the black beans and stir gently to combine. Cook for 3 more minutes until the beans are heated through.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among serving bowls. Top with grated cheddar cheese, the beef mixture, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Garnish & Serve: Squeeze lime juice over each salad, then add a dollop of sour cream. For extra heat, top with fresh jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, make sure your lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado are fresh. This will make the salad taste much more vibrant.
- Customize the Protein: Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian protein like black beans or lentils.
- Add More Veggies: Include additional vegetables like corn, bell peppers, or cucumbers to enhance the texture and flavor of the salad.
- Make It Spicy: For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños or drizzle some hot sauce over the salad.
- Crunch Factor: For the perfect crunch, use freshly broken tortilla chips just before serving, so they stay crispy.
How To Store Leftovers
Let leftover Taco Salad cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
- Sodium: 328mg
- Potassium: 608mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 19g
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Pioneer Woman Taco Salad
Description
This easy and delicious Pioneer Woman Taco Salad is a quick, nutritious meal perfect for busy nights. With creamy avocado, tender ground beef, and fresh veggies, this salad is packed with flavor. Plus, it’s versatile,swap ingredients to suit your taste, making it a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add 2/3 cup of water and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine. Add the black beans and stir gently to combine. Cook for 3 more minutes until the beans are heated through.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among serving bowls. Top with grated cheddar cheese, the beef mixture, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Garnish & Serve: Squeeze lime juice over each salad, then add a dollop of sour cream. For extra heat, top with fresh jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, make sure your lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado are fresh. This will make the salad taste much more vibrant.
- Customize the Protein: Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian protein like black beans or lentils.
- Add More Veggies: Include additional vegetables like corn, bell peppers, or cucumbers to enhance the texture and flavor of the salad.
- Make It Spicy: For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños or drizzle some hot sauce over the salad.
- Crunch Factor: For the perfect crunch, use freshly broken tortilla chips just before serving, so they stay crispy.
Pioneer Woman Taco Salad