Dinner for 4
Ground Beef Taco Salad
Spiced beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese fill romaine lettuce with a creamy cumin dressing.
$19.17for 4 servings
$4.79 per serving$19.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinSide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 2 | $4.98Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole scallion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
- 2 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 whole scallions
- 2 cloves garlic
- as needed kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 heaping tbs taco seasoning
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 2 whole corn cobs
- 2 whole avocados
- to taste pico de gallo (optional)
- to taste tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional)
Steps
- Mix the sour cream, buttermilk, cilantro, cumin, chipotle powder, one scallion, and one minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the beef, remaining scallions, and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the beef, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Cook the corn in the skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning it often, then cut off the kernels.
- Toss the romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn, Monterey Jack, and lime juice in a large bowl.
- Top with the beef, avocado, dressing, and optional pico de gallo or tortilla strips.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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