Low Carb Chipotle Taco Salad

Satisfy your cravings while staying on track with this bold and flavorful Low Carb Chipotle Taco Salad, a delicious and healthy twist on a Tex-Mex favorite. Packed with seasoned grass-fed ground beef spiced with smoky chipotle chili powder, cumin, and garlic, this salad is layered with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and melty shredded cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of tangy sour cream, it’s finished off with a squeeze of lime for a zesty burst of freshness. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this gluten-free, keto-friendly dish is ready in just 25 minutes and brings the heat with optional jalapeno slices. Whether you’re a fan of low-carb eating or just love bold, vibrant flavors, this taco salad will be your new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, sliced into wedges
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 whole Jalapeno, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spices are fragrant and beef is fully cooked.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and set the beef mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, assemble the salad by adding shredded romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Add the chipotle-seasoned beef on top of the salad mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad.

Step 8

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with lime wedges and sliced jalapeno, if using.

Step 9

Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients and squeeze lime juice on top just before serving for a burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1548.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2452.2

Total Fat 203.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 449.4mg	0%
Sodium 3343.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 114.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 797.9mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 3934.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 9.8%