Grass Fed Beef Taco Salad

PREP TIME:
10 MINUTES

COOK TIME:
15 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME:
25 MINUTES

Author: Christi Davis
Recipe type: Gluten Free / Dairy Free
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• ½ Medium Onion Diced
• 1 Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Cilantro
• ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional for some kick)

Sautéed Peppers & Onions

• 1 TBSP Olive oil
• ½ Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
• 1 Orange & 1 Red Pepper – Sliced
• ½ Medium Red Onion – Sliced

Salad

• 4-6 Cups Organic Spinach
• 2 Avocados – Each sliced in Half
• 4 Mini Cucumbers – Sliced
• ½ Cup Vegan Cheese
• 1 15 oz. Can Black Beans – Warmed Up

Dressing

• 4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 6 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
• Cracked Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

1. In large sauté pan – heat the olive oil on medium heat.
2. Add onion to pan and let cook 3-5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef and break apart with wooden spoon.
4. While meat cooks up, add seasonings to meat – salt / chili powder / cumin / garlic powder / onion powder / Cilantro / Cayenne.
5. In smaller sauté pan, add the olive oil. Warm on medium and add onions and peppers. Season with salt. Let cook down about 7-10 minutes.
6. Prepare salad bowls dividing spinach as base of bowl. Evenly divide up cucumbers.
7. Dress the salad.
8. Top with equal portions of meat, avocado, cheese and black beans.
   Optional: Add salsa and/or Siete tortilla chips.

*Try and use all organic ingredients if possible.