Healthy Taco Bowl (Print version)

Seasoned beef with crisp vegetables and lime crema

# What You'll Need:

→ Ground Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Salad Base

10 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Lime Yogurt Crema

14 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tsp lime zest
17 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Optional Toppings

18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
20 - Lime wedges

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop flavors. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Divide chopped lettuce evenly among four bowls. Top each with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, and chopped cilantro.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with lime yogurt crema. Add sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in thirty minutes flat, which means you can have restaurant-quality lunch without the tab or the regret.
  • The lime yogurt crema is genuinely addictive and tastes nothing like the bottled ranch you're used to.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to whatever's in your fridge, so you'll never feel bored making it twice in a week.
02 -
  • Don't drain the fat immediately after browning; let it cool for a minute first or you'll lose some of the seasoning powder that clings to it.
  • The crema gets thicker as it sits, so if you're prepping ahead, keep it separate and add it right before serving.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the pan for thirty seconds before adding the beef; it wakes them up and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
  • If your lime yogurt crema breaks or separates, it's fine—just whisk it back together or thin it with a little water and it'll reset.
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