You're going to love these easy taco salad bowls with beef. These are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. They're perfect for when you're out of taco shells or just want something a little lighter.

Start with a base of crisp lettuce, then pile on seasoned beef, onions, tomatoes, and banana peppers. Crushed tortillas add the perfect crunch, and you can finish it all off with a dollop of sour cream or a splash of hot sauce, or some avocado. It's a quick, satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
These taco salad bowls are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something easy but still full of flavor. They’re also great for casual get-togethers or taco nights when everyone can customize their own bowl just the way they like it. Plus, they’re a fun option for meal prepping lunches ahead of time.
If you love easy and heathy dinners, try my easy steak fajitas, sheet pan garlic honey chicken and broccoli, beef and cabbage stir fry, cheeseburger and potato medley, or lemon chicken and rice bowls.
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Ingredients
The ingredients in this recipe are based around your favorite veggies and seasoned taco meat. Make it your own!

- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Banana Peppers
- Avocado
- Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce
- Crushed tortilla chips
See recipe card for quantities and full list of ingredients.
Instructions
These are so simple. First you cook your ground beef until it reaches a temperature of 160℉, add in your seasoning with a little bit of water. While that is cooking, chop all of your favorite veggies. Toss together, add some extras, and enjoy!
Hint: If you are tired of regular tacos, try adding something tangy like banana peppers!
Substitutions
If you want to switch things up:
- Ground Pork or chicken- You can use ground pork or ground chicken instead of ground beef.
Variations
Hot Sauce - Switch it up and make them spicy with some jalapenos or your favorite hot sauce. We like frank's red hot.
Equipment
You just need a stovetop to cook up your beef, a cutting board, and a knife.
Storage
These are absolutely delicious fresh but they also make awesome meal prep lunches!
Top Tip
When it comes to meal prep lunches or leftovers: Don't add your warm taco meat to your veggies. Wait for it to cool completely before combining.

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📖Recipe

Easy Taco Salad Bowls With Beef
Equipment
- stovetop
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 large container of lettuce
- 1 onion
- 1 large tomato
- banana peppers
- 1 avocado
- cheddar cheese for sprinkling
- sour cream
- tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- These are so simple. First you cook your ground beef until it reaches a temperature of 160℉, add in your seasoning with a little bit of water. While that is cooking, chop all of your favorite veggies. Toss together, add some extras, and enjoy!
Mindy Wentz says
So easy!! Ill be trying this on my next busy night and need a quick healthy meal.
Alisha says
Yes! It's great for busy nights. I hope you enjoy it!
Heidi says
Ohja, this sounds so good! A great no-fuzz dinner recipe with Mexican food flavors. Sounds really awesome for a summer supper dish, I love it! Saving this one!
Alisha says
I hope you love it!
Laura says
So good and so easy. Love the freshness. The banana peppers were a nice touch!
Alisha says
I love a good easy meal! 🙂
Marta Miatta says
This sounds so good!! Thanks for sharing this great and easy dinner recipe 🙂
Alisha says
I hope you enjoy it!