Loaded Crispy Taco Bowl with Jalapeño Ranch
A customizable Tex-Mex bowl with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy spicy dressing. Enjoy crispy tortilla strips, black beans, and melty cheddar layered with a homemade jalapeño ranch for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 packet taco seasoning
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked
Drain excess fat from the skillet
Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, cilantro, and garlic for the ranch dressing
Layer romaine, beef, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and crushed tortilla chips in a bowl
Drizzle the jalapeño ranch over the bowl and serve
Notes
Use 90/10 lean ground beef for less grease
Check taco seasoning sodium content to adjust to taste
Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-rich alternative
Optional toppings: diced avocado, pico de gallo, green onions, hot sauce, or extra cheese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 2800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg