Keto Taco Salad

Keto Taco Salad

A tortilla-free taco salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, avocado, cheddar, tomatoes, sour cream-lime dressing, and crunchy pork rinds.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the sour cream with 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice and ¼ tsp (1 gr) salt until smooth. Set the dressing aside.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lime Juice, 1.0 gr Salt, 120.0 ml Sour Cream

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and remaining salt.

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Chili Powder, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 3.0 gr Paprika, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and jalapeño, then cook until slightly softened.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Jalapeno Pepper, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 80.0 gr Red Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the beef and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned with no visible pink.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Ground Beef

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the garlic and prepared seasoning mixture. Cook over medium heat until fragrant and evenly distributed, then remove from the heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Place the romaine and tomato in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice and toss gently.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lime Juice, 300.0 gr Romaine Lettuce, 200.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, serving bowl

  7. Step 7

    Top the salad with the seasoned beef, avocado, cheddar, and sour cream dressing. Scatter the crushed pork rinds over the top and serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 100.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 40.0 gr Pork Rind

    Cookware: serving bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the ground beef to 71°C. Prevent raw-meat cross-contamination, wash and dry the produce, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Store the pork rinds separately to preserve their texture.

Risk factors

  • raw ground beef
  • fresh produce
  • perishable dairy