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Keto Ground Beef Taco Salad (Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and healthy keto-friendly taco salad packed with fresh vegetables, seasoned ground beef, and creamy salsa dressing.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef, grass-fed
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped finely
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt

Salad Toppings

  • 3 hearts Romaine lettuce, torn into bite sizes
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium Hass avocados, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onions, sliced
  • 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (garnish)
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream, thinned with heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Sauté bell peppers and onions in oil until translucent, then set aside.
  • Cook ground beef with dry seasonings until browned, breaking into pieces.
  • Mix cooked vegetables into beef; prepare salsa dressing by combining salsa, sour cream, and spices.
  • Assemble salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, avocados, and onions; top with cooked beef and cilantro.
  • Toss salad, serve with salsa dressing on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef, Keto, Salad