Ground Beef Fajita Taco Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
• STEP 2.Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, mix together the taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado. Toss to combine.
• STEP 5.To serve, divide the lettuce mixture among plates or bowls. Top with the ground beef and vegetable mixture. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and garnish with additional toppings if desired.
• STEP 6.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the ground beef in the taco seasoning mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Sliced jalapenos, sour cream, or salsa are great additions.
• To make the cilantro lime dressing, blend together fresh cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Storage and Serving

• This Ground Beef Fajita Taco Salad is best served immediately to maintain the freshness and crunch of the lettuce.
• If you have leftovers, store the ground beef and vegetable mixture separately from the lettuce and toppings.
• Refrigerate the leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
• When ready to serve the leftovers, reheat the ground beef and vegetables in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
• Assemble the salad with fresh lettuce and toppings, and drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing.