Crunchy Taco Salad for Dinner

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Bake taco shells according to package instructions.

In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef and break it up.

Add 1/4 cup of chopped onion and 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic to the beef.

Add Goya seasoning to taste and stir to combine.

Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes or until the meat is browned.

Remove the cooked meat from heat.

Chop iceberg lettuce into four servings.

Chop one whole roma tomato and add to the lettuce.

For each serving, add one whole avocado, ensuring it is ripe.

Break up three taco shells per serving and add to the salad.

Top with the cooked ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens