Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips

Instructions:

  1. Heat the skillet. Place your large non stick skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes. Note: Preheating ensures the meat sears immediately rather than steaming.
  2. Brown the beef. Add the 1 lb of ground beef to the pan, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook for 7-9 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned.
  3. Remove excess fat. Carefully drain the grease from the skillet into a heat safe container. Note: Leaving too much fat will make the salad soggy and heavy.
  4. Toast the aromatics. Stir in the minced garlic and 2 tbsp of taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until the spices smell toasted and intense.
  5. Simmer with broth. Pour in 1/4 cup of beef broth and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 3 minutes until a light sauce coats the meat.
  6. Rest the protein. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the beef rest for 5 minutes. Note: This prevents the heat from wilting the lettuce instantly.
  7. Whisk the dressing. In a small jar, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Shake until smooth and creamy.
  8. Prep the base. Shred the romaine lettuce and divide it among four large bowls. Layer with the rinsed black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
  9. Add the toppings. Spoon the rested beef over the salads and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
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