Lazy Keto Taco Salad

Let me preface this by saying that while this post is sponsored by Kevin’s Natural Foods because they did send me free sauces to try….the giant box I bought from them afterward was not sponsored. The sauces were so tasty that I bought a ton more on my own dime. So, when I say I don’t talk about brands unless I love them, I mean it.

Now let’s talk about that keto taco salad!

Taco salad is a staple at our family gatherings, thanks to my mom. It’s a big bowl of lettuce, marinated taco beef, thousand island dressing, crumbled nacho-flavored tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Sometimes even a little avocado. She’s been making it for parties for a long time, and it doesn’t matter what season it is, either… Christmas? Taco salad. Easter? Taco salad. We’ll take it all year round, because it’s so darn delicious.

That said, both she and I have been eating keto for some time, so she’ll make it the regular way when it’s a big group of muggles or we’ve decided to chill for a holiday, but in general if she makes it for a meal it’s tweaked to be keto in one way or another. For this recipe, I made my own edition using the taco sauce from Kevin’s Natural Foods.

I call this a “lazy keto” taco salad because we’re using pre-made ingredients, which also make it super easy. Even with the ease of making this recipe, it still only comes to 5g carbs or 4g net carbs per serving. Check out Kevin’s Natural Foods, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest They’re legit!

How to Make Lazy Keto Taco Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup Classic Taco Sauce from Kevin’s Natural Foods
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped (or more if you like)
• 1/4 cup keto-friendly thousand island dressing (look in the refrigerated section)
• 1oz bag of tortilla-style nacho cheese protein chips, crumbled (keto-friendly)
• 5 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. No oil is needed—beef is fatty enough. Cook in the skillet, breaking the beef up as you go, until it’s browned and cook through. Strain out excess fat, and add back to skillet.
2. Add 1/2 cup Classic Taco Sauce from Kevin’s Natural Foods, and let simmer for about two minutes until hot, then remove from heat and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, core and chop lettuce, then add to a large family-style salad bowl.
4. Add marinated taco beef to salad bowl, then add Thousand Island dressing, and mix.
5. Top with crumbled keto-friendly nacho tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, and tomatoes.
6. Enjoy!

Lazy Keto Taco Salad

Enjoy this easy Lazy Keto Taco Salad, which combined crisp lettuce, with marinated ground beef, cheese, dressing and other accoutrements that make this the perfect comfort food dinner.

• Author: Amanda C. Hughes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup Classic Taco Sauce from Kevin’s Natural Foods
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped (or more if you like)
• 1/4 cup keto-friendly thousand island dressing (look in the refrigerated section)
• 1oz bag of tortilla-style nacho cheese protein chips, crumbled (keto-friendly)
• 5 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. No oil is needed—beef is fatty enough. Cook in the skillet, breaking the beef up as you go, until it’s browned and cook through. Strain out excess fat, and add back to skillet.
2. Add 1/2 cup Classic Taco Sauce from Kevin’s Natural Foods, and let simmer for about two minutes until hot, then remove from heat and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, core and chop lettuce, then add to a large family-style salad bowl.
4. Add marinated taco beef to salad bowl, then add Thousand Island dressing, and mix.
5. Top with crumbled keto-friendly nacho tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, and tomatoes.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 325
• Sodium: 426mg
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 25g