Taco Salad Bowl
Seasoned ground beef over crisp greens with cheese, avocado, and a creamy dressing. A loaded keto taco salad that delivers taco night without the shell.
Taco night in a bowl
When you cannot have the shell or the tortilla, the taco salad is the keto answer. Seasoned beef, sharp cheese, cool avocado, and a zippy dressing over crisp greens give you every flavor of a taco with a satisfying fork-and-knife format.
It is endlessly customizable and fast enough for a Tuesday. Skip the store-bought seasoning packets, which often hide sugar and starch, and mix your own.
- Make your own taco seasoning to control carbs
- Drain the beef so the salad stays crisp
- Add avocado and dressing just before serving
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (net carbs →)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (net carbs →)
- 1 avocado, diced (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (net carbs →)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- 2Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, along with a splash of water, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 3Drain any excess fat and set the seasoned beef aside.
- 4Divide the romaine among four bowls and top each with the warm beef.
- 5Add the cheddar, avocado, and cherry tomatoes to each bowl.
- 6Finish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How do I make it a full meal-prep lunch?
Keep the seasoned beef, greens, and toppings in separate containers and assemble when you eat. Store the avocado with a squeeze of lime to slow browning, and add dressing fresh.
What dressing is keto-friendly?
Sour cream thinned with lime juice, ranch, or a creamy avocado dressing all work. Just check labels for added sugar, which sneaks into many bottled dressings.
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What should I eat today?
Turn the ingredients you like or already have into a keto breakfast, lunch & dinner — net carbs counted.