Healthy Taco Bowl (Printer View)

Seasoned ground beef served over crisp lettuce with fresh vegetables and tangy lime yogurt crema.

# Components:

→ Ground Beef Seasoning

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

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook while breaking it apart 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 and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Distribute chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, and chopped cilantro.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with lime yogurt crema. Add avocado slices, shredded cheese, and lime wedges according to preference.
06 - Present immediately while ingredients are fresh and at optimal temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all the bold taco flavors you crave without weighing you down afterward.
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, even on your busiest evenings.
  • The lime yogurt crema adds a creamy tang that makes you forget about sour cream entirely.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the fat after browning the beef, or the spices will slide right off instead of coating the meat.
  • Let the beef cook with the spices for those extra 2 to 3 minutes, it makes all the difference in flavor depth.
  • Make the crema first if you're rushed, it gives the lime zest time to infuse while you cook the beef.
03 -
  • Toast the cumin and paprika in the pan for 30 seconds before adding the beef for even deeper flavor.
  • Use a box grater to quickly shred the radishes if you want them extra thin and delicate.
  • Zest the lime before juicing it, it's much easier and you'll get more aromatic oils.
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