Beef Taco Salad with Avocado-Lime Ranch

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 large head romaine, chopped
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup tortilla strips
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2-4 tbsp water or buttermilk

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and water.
4. Simmer 2-3 minutes until beef is well coated.
5. Blend avocado, yogurt or sour cream, lime, cilantro, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and enough water/buttermilk to reach dressing consistency.
6. Place chopped romaine in a large bowl.
7. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and red onion.
8. Add warm seasoned beef.
9. Add tortilla strips immediately before serving.
10. Drizzle with avocado-lime ranch.
11. Toss and serve.

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