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Keto Taco Salad

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This taco salad is super quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor. It's super low carb, making it great for a keto diet. Make it paleo by skipping the sour cream and cheese.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl (2)
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade, divided)
  • 2 avocados (peeled, pit removed)
  • salt (to taste)
  • juice of ½ lime (plus wedges for serving)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
  • 2 medium heads romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped, approximately 8 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tomatoes (diced, approximately 1 ½ cups)
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion (optional)
  • ½ cup salsa (see Notes)

Instructions

  • In large skillet, start to brown ground beef over medium heat. When beef is approximately half browned, sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over and stir to distribute. Continue cooking meat, crumbling until browned completely. Turn heat to low to maintain warmth.
  • In one small bowl, mash avocado. Season with plenty of salt and juice of ½ lime and combine. Set aside.
  • In other small bowl, stir together ¼ cup sour cream and remaining ½ tablespoon taco seasoning. Set aside.

Assemble Salad

  • Place equal amounts of lettuce in serving bowls. Top lettuce with ground beef, then cheese, tomatoes, mashed avocado, onion (optional), salsa, and sour cream mixture. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Salsa: Use a salsa with the lowest carbs and no added sugar or non-keto sugar substitutes.
  • Make it Paleo: skip the shredded cheese and sour cream.
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 salads. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 salad, including optional red onion. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1saladCalories: 608calProtein: 30gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 1080mgTotal Carbs: 17gFiber: 9gSugar: 5gNet Carbs: 8gVitamin A: 1294IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 3mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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