Recipe
Keto Taco Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce piled high with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado ranch dressing.

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Net carbs
9g
Appliance
Stove
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Email me a sign-in linkIngredients
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4 servings- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 whole romaine hearts (chopped)
- 1 avocado (cubed or sliced)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded or cubed)
- ⅓ cup green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices (optional)
- ½ cup avocado ranch salad dressing (see notes)
Instructions
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Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.
- Set a large skillet or saute pan over medium to medium-high heat and keep the ingredients close so the cooking stays fast and even.
- 1. Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- 2. Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking until most of the liquid evaporates.
- 3. Combine the chopped romaine, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, green onions, and jalapeños (if using) in a large bowl and toss together.
- Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.
- 4. Divide into 4 bowls and serve with individual portions of dressing, or toss the entire salad with dressing before portioning.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end, then serve while everything is hot or freshly chilled.
Source & attribution
That Low Carb Life · IMPORTED
Rated 4.59/5 from 17 ratings on That Low Carb Life. Method rewritten in-house; see source for the publisher's original.