Taco Salad For One

a taco salad in a green bowl next to a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese.

5 from 4 votes

Make a fresh and flavorful single serving taco salad in just 10 minutes. Featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and classic toppings, it’s a quick and easy meal for one.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Main Dish, Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Keyword: ground beef, ground beef taco salad, salad, small taco salad, taco, taco salad, taco salad for one

Servings: serving

Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

10-inch skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces ground beef
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin * See notes
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups lettuce
1 medium Roma tomato -chopped
¼ cup canned black beans -rinsed and drained
½ small avocado -chopped
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped red onions
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon sour cream
Optional: chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
In a bowl, layer lettuce, cooked beef, tomatoes, beans, avocado, cheese, onions, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Prep Ahead: Chop and prepare the toppings while the ground beef cooks to save time.
Make Ahead: Cook the beef in advance and store it separately. Reheat before assembling your salad.
Customize It: Adjust ingredient amounts or swap in your favorite vegetables to make it your own.

Instead of using individual seasonings, use 1/2 teaspoon of taco seasoning instead.

Nutrition

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