Healthy Taco Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant ground beef bowl with crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, and zesty lime yogurt crema.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the browned beef. Stir thoroughly to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until spices are fragrant. Remove from heat.
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 equally among four serving bowls. Top each with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, and fresh cilantro.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lime yogurt crema. Add sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and lime wedges according to preference. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-worthy, but comes together in under thirty minutes on a regular Tuesday night.
  • The lime yogurt crema is bright and creamy without any heavy dairy guilt, thanks to Greek yogurt doing all the work.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble bowls fresh, which means meal prep that actually stays interesting.
02 -
  • Drain your beef properly—I learned this the hard way when my first bowl turned into a greasy puddle and the crema just slid off everything instead of clinging.
  • Don't assemble the bowls until you're ready to eat them; wet, warm lettuce is nobody's goal, and the radishes will lose their crunch within minutes.
03 -
  • Mix your spices in a small bowl before adding them to the beef so they distribute evenly instead of clumping or burning.
  • Zest your limes before juicing them—the zest falls off if you juice first, and those little bits of lime oil make the crema taste alive instead of just tart.
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