Beef and Cheddar Taco Salad

Well-seared, spiced ground beef contrasting with the crunch of iceberg lettuce. Diced avocado brings creaminess against the lime acidity and chili heat.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 1079
• Protein: 55 g
• Carbs: 67 g
• Fat: 62 g

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef 15% fat ( fresh )
• 4 piece Soft tortilla (for filling), made from corn ( cut into triangles )
• 1 piece Iceberg lettuce ( shredded )
• 2 piece Round tomato ( diced )
• 1 piece Red onion ( finely chopped )
• 2 piece Persea americana Mill. ( cubed )
• 150 g Corn ( drained )
• 200 g Red bean ( cooked and drained )
• 100 g Cheddar cheese ( grated )
• 150 g Plain Greek yogurt ( for the dressing )
• 2 tbsp Lime juice ( fresh )
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin ground
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 pinch Hot pepper en poudre
• 0.5 piece Fresh cilantro optional ( chopped )

Instructions

1. Vegetable base preparation

   Shred the iceberg lettuce into 2 cm strips. Dice the tomatoes and finely mince the red onion. Cut the avocado into cubes. Keep the lettuce bulky for maximum crunch.

2. Searing and cooking the beef

   In a smoking hot pan with oil, add the ground beef. Let it brown without stirring at first to get a dark crust. Add cumin, paprika, chili, salt, and pepper. The meat should be dry and well-grilled.

3. Toasting the tortillas

   Cut the tortillas into triangles. Bake or pan-fry them until they are rigid and snap under your finger.

4. Assembly and seasoning

   Mix the yogurt with the lime juice. In a large bowl, arrange the lettuce, corn, kidney beans, hot meat, and tortillas. Coarsely grate the cheddar on top. The dressing should lightly coat without making the salad soggy.

Chef's tips

• Don't mix the scorching meat with the lettuce too early, otherwise the iceberg will wilt and lose its crunch.
• If the meat releases too much fat, drain it before adding the spices so the flavors stick better.

Storage

Consume immediately. The salad does not keep once assembled as the tortillas and lettuce will soften.