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Taco Salad Bowl

Quick and easy weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Course leftovers, main dish, meat, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword gluten free, paleo, weeknight meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 404kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded & diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 TBSP avocado or olive oil
  • 3/4 cup beef bone broth or water

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • 1 TBSP granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes

taco bowl suggested ingredients

  • romain or red leaf lettuce, chopped
  • tomato, diced
  • avocado, diced
  • red onion, chopped
  • cilantro, chopped
  • green onion, chopped
  • salsa or a cilantro-lime dressing

Instructions

  • In a large cast iron pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
  • Add jalapeno and cook 1-2 minutes until it begins to soften
  • Add ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook 7-9 minutes until just cooked through.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour 3/4 cup broth or water into the pan along with the seasoning ingredients (roughly 4 TBSP of seasoning). Stir to combine. Let meat mixture simmer for an addition 3-7 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by about 80%
  • Assemble taco bowls and top with the meat mixture
  • Eat and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g