Taco-Licious Salad Bowl—Lunch for 2
Enjoy this easy and delicious Mexican-inspired Taco-Licious Salad Bowl featuring ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn, avocados, lime juice, cilantro and crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese. The combination of beef and beans with fresh cilantro and limes gives it an irresistible flavor.
Meal Type
Lunch
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
2
Food Star
Ground Beef
Spices
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, occasionally stirring until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn, avocados, lime juice, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked beef to the bowl and mix everything together.
- Divide the mixture among four bowls. Top each bowl with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Add 1/4 cup of honey, replace the chili powder with 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, use 1/2 cup of brown sugar instead of salt and pepper, add 1/4 cup of raisins, replace the cilantro with 1/4 cup of parsley, and top with 1/4 cup of chopped nuts.
🧂 Salty
Add a pinch of smoked paprika, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to enhance the salty flavor.
🍋 Sour
Increase the lime juice to 1/2 cup, add a tablespoon of white vinegar, or sprinkle with a pinch of sugar to balance the sourness.
☕ Bitter
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef for a spicier flavor, or a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for a more savory flavor. Replace the cilantro with parsley for a milder flavor, or add a tablespoon of red wine vinegar for a more acidic flavor.
🍄 Umami
Add 1/2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce to the beef while cooking, replace chili powder with smoked paprika, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce to the bowl with the other ingredients, and/or add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the topping.
🌶️ Spicy
Increase chili powder to 1 tsp, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, and top with jalapeño slices.
🍸 Alcoholic
- A light and fruity Sauvignon Blanc: The crisp and acidic notes of this white wine will pair well with the beef, vegetables, and cheese in the dish.
- A Margarita: The sweet and tart flavors of the margarita will complement the spiciness of the chilli powder and cumin in the beef.
- A Mango Mojito: The sweetness of the mango and the refreshing mint flavors of the mojito will balance out the savory flavors of the beef and vegetables in the dish.
🥛 Non-Alcoholic
- Mango-Pineapple Juice: This sweet and tangy juice would pair nicely with the savory flavors of the beef and spices in the dish. The sweetness of the juice would also help to balance out the spiciness of the chili powder.
- Ginger Ale: The spiciness of the ginger ale would go well with the chili powder and cumin in the dish. The sweetness of the ginger ale would also help to cut through the savoriness of the beef.
- Lemonade: The tartness of the lemonade would help to bring out the flavors of the beef and spices in the dish. The sweetness of the lemonade would also help to balance out the spiciness of the chili powder.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken, replace corn with diced bell peppers, replace tortilla chips with pork rinds, and replace cheese with feta cheese.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace ground beef with ground turkey or chickpeas. Add olives, feta cheese, and roasted red peppers. Use olive oil instead of butter. Use whole wheat or corn tortillas instead of chips.
🥬 Vegetarian|
Replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu or tempeh. Add more vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini. Use vegan cheese or omit the cheese altogether.
🥕 Vegan
Replace the ground beef with 1 lb vegan ground beef. Replace the shredded cheese with vegan shredded cheese.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace the ground beef with lean ground turkey, use low-sodium seasonings, replace the tortilla chips with whole-grain crackers, and use low-fat cheese.
🩸 High Blood Pressure
Replace ground beef with lean ground turkey, reduce salt and pepper to half, replace cheese with low-fat cheese, replace tortilla chips with whole wheat crackers.
🧀 High Cholesterol
Replace ground beef with lean ground turkey, use low-fat cheese, and omit the tortilla chips.
🫀 Heart Disease
Replace the ground beef with lean ground turkey, use low-fat cheese, and omit the tortilla chips.
🫘 Kidney Disease
Replace ground beef with ground turkey, reduce salt and pepper, replace tortilla chips with baked corn chips, and replace cheese with a low-sodium cheese.
🧀 Liver Disease
Replace ground beef with lean ground turkey, replace cheese with low-fat cheese, replace tortilla chips with whole wheat crackers, omit cumin, and add steamed vegetables.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the tortilla chips with gluten-free chips, replace the ground beef with a gluten-free alternative, and omit the shredded cheese.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace the ground beef with a plant-based alternative, omit the cheese, and replace the tortilla chips with a gluten-free alternative.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace the tortilla chips with gluten-free chips, and use a gluten-free beef alternative such as ground turkey.
🌾 IBS
Replace ground beef with ground turkey, replace chili powder with paprika, replace tortilla chips with gluten-free crackers, and replace cheese with a vegan alternative.
Beti’s Reflections
Are you looking for an easy and delicious Mexican-inspired lunch? Look no further than this Crispy Taco Salad Bowl recipe! It’s packed full of amazing Mexican flavors, fresh veggies and crunchy tortilla chips. I had to try it out when I found it on my favorite food blog.
This meal is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ground beef is cooked with garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and pepper before being added to a large bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn, avocados, lime juice, and cilantro. To complete this tasty bowl, don’t forget to top it off with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese.
Making this Mexican-inspired lunch is simple. Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn, avocados, lime juice and cilantro leaves. Top with the cooked ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, and shredded cheese.
This Crispy Taco Salad Bowl is sure to satisfy your Mexican cuisine cravings. The combination of beef and beans with the fresh cilantro and limes give it an irresistible flavor. The crunchy tortilla chips and cheese add an extra bit of texture and deliciousness. Enjoy this easy and delicious meal today!
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