Healthy Taco Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Stir cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the browned beef. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until flavors are fully incorporated. Transfer to a serving dish 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 fresh cilantro.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lime yogurt crema. Add avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, and lime wedges according to preference.
06 - Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp and flavors are optimal.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in thirty minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the guilt of takeout.
  • The lime yogurt crema is tangy enough to make you forget you're eating something actually healthy.
  • Everyone at the table can customize their bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit peacefully together.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef after browning, even though it feels wasteful, because it makes a real difference in the final texture and how the spices actually coat the meat.
  • The crema needs to be made fresh right before serving because it gets watery if it sits for more than a few minutes, which I learned the hard way when I tried to prep ahead.
03 -
  • If your ground beef seems dry after browning, a squeeze of lime juice right at the end brightens it up and adds moisture in one step.
  • Chill your bowls in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you want the lettuce to stay extra crisp through the warm beef.
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