Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad
Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad layers warmly seasoned ground beef and tender black beans over crisp romaine with juicy tomatoes, tangy salsa, and plenty of shredded cheese. Cool sour cream and crunchy tortilla chips add creamy and crisp contrasts in every bite. It’s great for casual weeknight dinners or a relaxed game-day spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 71 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is crumbly and no longer pink, about 8 minutes; stir in the taco mix and water. Continue cooking the beef mixture until it thickens, about 10 more minutes.
- 2
Put the black beans in a saucepan and bring them to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3
Spread 1/4 of the beef mixture on a serving plate and top with 1/4 of the black beans; repeat with the remaining beef mixture and beans to make 4 salads. Add separate layers of romaine lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, and cheese over the salads. Generously garnish with sour cream and tortilla chips.
- Calories 1159.75 kcal High 58%
- Protein 44.43 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 93.47 g 34%
- Total Fat 65.53 g High 84%
- Saturated Fat 26.23 g High 131%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.45 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1847.84 mg High 80%
- Dietary Fiber 12.85 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 13.15 g --
- Added Sugars 4.16 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 555.76 mg Good Source 43%
- Iron 5.42 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 859.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 293.71 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 23.92 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, and Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. Each serving provides about 1159.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend, Romaine Lettuce. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1159.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad healthy?
- Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 1159.75 calories and 44.43 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1847.84 mg (80% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 26.23 g (131% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.16 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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