Description
A delicious, satisfying salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, crisp veggies, and a creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning
- 1 head of butter lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 can of sliced black olives, drained
- fresh lime, for serving
Dressing
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/3 cup full-fat canned coconut cream
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup packed cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Brown the Beef : In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed, then season with taco seasoning and toss to coat.
- Prep Your Produce : While the meat is cooking, wash and chop the veggies. Slice the bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop the lettuce and drain the olives.
- Blend the Dressing : Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Assemble the Salad : Layer the lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with ground beef, veggies, olives, and a generous drizzle of creamy avocado dressing. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and toss together if serving immediately!
Equipment

10-Piece Glass Nesting Bowl Set
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16oz Glass Jars with Airtight Lids
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Smithey No. 14 Cast Iron Skillet
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Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender, 64 oz.
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- Season your meat just before it’s done cooking
- Adjust water in the dressing to reach desired consistency.
- For meal prep, keep components stored separately until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired