Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (8g) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
  • ½ tsp (1g) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) sea salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 6 cups (300g) chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup (150g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (170g) frozen corn, thawed or roasted
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup (60g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1 large (150g) avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup (30g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (1g) smoked paprika

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Cook without stirring too often until the meat is mahogany-colored and crisp on the edges.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices smell toasted and fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to avoid wilting the greens.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
  7. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  8. Layer the chopped Romaine lettuce in large bowls, then top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
  9. Spoon the seasoned protein over the vegetables and drizzle with the zesty yogurt dressing.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.