Healthy Taco Bowl (Print Version)

Seasoned beef over crisp lettuce with fresh vegetables and lime crema

# Components:

→ Ground Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned approximately 5 to 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 to 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 serving 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 according to preference.
06 - Serve immediately while components remain fresh and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one bowl, which means fewer dishes and more time to actually sit down and eat.
  • The lime yogurt crema tastes indulgent but keeps things light, and you can make it while the beef cooks.
  • You get all the taco flavors without feeling weighed down afterward, which is exactly what weeknight dinners should do.
02 -
  • Do not skip the lime zest in the crema, it makes a huge difference and turns plain yogurt into something you will want to eat with a spoon.
  • Let the beef sit in the skillet for a minute without stirring so it gets a nice brown crust, then break it up and stir.
  • Chop the lettuce into bite sized pieces, not shreds, because you want texture and crunch in every forkful.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding the beef, it wakes up their flavor and makes the whole dish smell incredible.
  • If your yogurt crema is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or extra lime juice until it drizzles easily.
  • Taste the beef after seasoning and adjust the spices to your preference, some batches need a little more cumin or salt depending on the brand.
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