This Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Beef isa quick and easy dinner recipe! Packed with protein and flavor, this layered taco salad recipe is a favorite on busy weeknights.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Add in the ground beef, and season with sea salt and pepper. Break it up with a wooden spoon and brown until completely cooked through with no pink left.
Add in the taco seasonings and water and stir well. Bring to a quick boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Assemble your salad. Portion out the lettuce into bowls and top with the cooked ground beef. Add your toppings and enjoy.
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Storage tips
Store any leftover cooked taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to allow it to cool to room temperature before storage. Keep the toppings separate and store them likewise in their own containers. Use everything within 2-3 days.