Description

This Ground Beef Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. Featuring lean ground beef seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika, served over a fresh mix of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and avocado. Enhanced with lime juice and your favorite dressing, this salad combines protein-packed ingredients with crisp, vibrant veggies for a satisfying and colorful main course.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, diced
½ cup corn kernels (optional)
¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Dressing

Juice of 1 lime
Ranch or your favorite dressing

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Instructions

Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Prepare the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and corn kernels if using. Add chopped cilantro if desired for extra freshness.
Assemble the Salad: Add the warm, cooked ground beef on top of the salad mixture. Drizzle the juice of one lime and your preferred ranch or other dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients or serve layered according to preference.

Notes

For a low-carb version, omit the corn kernels.
Try substituting taco seasoning for the spices to give the salad a Tex-Mex twist.
Serve with tortilla chips on the side to add a satisfying crunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American