Healthy Taco Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and zesty lime yogurt crema

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat as needed.
02 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth and well combined.
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 sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one skillet and a few bowls, so cleanup feels like a gift you gave yourself.
  • The crunch of radish against tender beef and creamy lime yogurt hits every texture craving at once.
  • You can prep the toppings while the meat cooks, making this genuinely doable on a busy night.
  • It tastes indulgent but leaves you energized, not weighed down and guilty.
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the fat after browning the beef, even lean meat releases some liquid and removing it keeps your bowl from getting soggy.
  • Toast the spices for the full 2 to 3 minutes after adding them, this step transforms them from dusty powder into fragrant seasoning.
  • Make the crema right before serving or store it separately, lime juice can thin out yogurt if it sits too long.
  • Slice radishes as thin as you can manage, thick slices are too sharp and overpower the other ingredients.
03 -
  • Use the finest holes on your grater for the lime zest, big shreds taste bitter instead of bright.
  • Let the beef rest for a minute off the heat before building your bowls, it stays juicier and the spices settle into the meat.
  • If your yogurt crema feels too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it drizzles smoothly.
  • Warm your serving bowls slightly before adding the lettuce, it keeps the contrast between hot beef and cool toppings more dramatic.
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