Healthy Taco Bowl (Printable Version)

Seasoned ground beef with crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables and zesty lime yogurt crema

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Ground Beef

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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up 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 fully develop flavors. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until well combined and smooth.
04 - Divide 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 generously with lime yogurt crema. Add avocado slices, shredded cheese, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes but feels like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The lime yogurt crema is secretly the star—creamy but tangy, not another heavy sauce.
  • You can meal-prep the components and assemble bowls throughout the week without anything getting soggy.
02 -
  • Don't chop your lettuce hours ahead—it will wilt the second it hits the warm beef, and then you're eating a sad salad instead of a crisp bowl.
  • The lime yogurt can separate if the yogurt is too cold and the lime juice is too much in one pour; whisk slowly and taste after the first tablespoon to make sure you like the flavor intensity.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the beef for those extra 2-3 minutes—this is the difference between a taco bowl that tastes balanced and one that tastes like you sprinkled seasoning on top and called it a day.
  • Make the lime yogurt crema first so it has time to chill slightly and become a little thicker; it's more pleasant to drizzle over a warm bowl when it's not poured at room temperature.
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