Taco Salad

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

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 c. grated cheddar cheese

1 c. halved cherry tomatoes

1 avocado, diced

1/2 c. sliced red onion

1/4 c. chopped cilantro leaves

3 limes, halved

Tortilla chips and sour cream, for serving

Thinly sliced jalapeño or hot sauce (optional)

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the 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 the taco seasoning. Stir well to combine. Add the black beans and stir gently to combine. Cook until the beans are warmed through, about 3 minutes.

Divide the lettuce among serving bowls. Top with grated cheese, the beef mixture, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze a lime half all over each salad, then dollop with sour cream. Top with fresh jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce, if you like. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

• Calories: 737
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 121 mg
• Sodium: 997 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
• Dietary Fiber: 18 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 42 g