Spicy Taco Beef Salad
Family-friendly and fun to eat!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 482kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 jalapeno pepper (red preferred, green ok) or another red chili pepper
- ¼ cup taco mix homemade or store-bought
- ½ iceberg lettuce
- ½ cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large tomato
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup sharp cheese strong cheddar worlds well
- ½ cup natural Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (use your favorite)
Instructions
Cook the beef and vegetables
- Place a frying pan over medium heat and add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, separate the meat and cook until browned.
- Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the pan and combine with the beef until onions have cooked.
- De-seed and chop the jalapeño pepper (or chili chosen) and add to the beef mixture. Add the taco mix and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Make the salad
- Cut the lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, and tomato into chunks and add to a large serving bowl. Add the beef and shredded cheese
- In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt and hot sauce.
- Add the tortilla chips to the salad and toss together then drizzle the sauce on top.
- Serve immediately to avoid soggy chips!
Notes
If spiciness is of concern, feel free to place the jalapeños on the side. Each person, then, can control how many to add.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2174IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 3mg