20-Minute Gluten-Free Taco Salad with Ground Beef

Name: 20-Minute Gluten-Free Taco Salad with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; ¾ cup salsa; ½ cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; pinch cayenne pepper; 1 head romaine lettuce (washed and chopped); 2 cups gluten-free corn tortilla chips (lightly crushed); 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese; 1 cup can black beans, (drained and rinsed); 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 avocado (sliced); ¼ cup diced red onion ((optional)); optional fresh cilantro, jalapeños, green onions, salsa; ½ cup sour cream; 1 lime (zested and juiced); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ⅛ teaspoon salt

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Enjoy an easy taco salad recipe, safe for a gluten-free diet and ready in 20 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family loves! This gluten-free taco salad boasts extraordinary flavor from a combination of kitchen-staple spices and bonus lime cilantro sour cream topping. Sprinkle fresh lettuce, beans, cheese, and tomatoes with crunchy tortilla chips or substitute another of the suggested gluten-free toppings, keeping the taste and texture of a taco bowl without the fuss!

Updated at: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:09:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories672.6 kcal (34%)

Total Fat46.4 g (66%)

Carbs32.3 g (12%)

Sugars8.1 g (9%)

Protein35 g (70%)

Sodium1196.6 mg (60%)

Fiber10.9 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a large saute pan brown the ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease and return to the pan.

Step 2

To the beef add the salsa, water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

In 4 large bowls or dinner plates, divide the lettuce, tortilla chips, cheese, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and any optional ingredients. Top with prepared ground beef.

Step 4

Stir together the cilantro lime sour cream ingredients in a small bowl. Serve alongside taco salad with additional salsa or dressing.

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