Hearty Beef & Romaine Taco Bowls with Creamy Dressing

Hearty Beef & Romaine Taco Bowls with Creamy Dressing ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
• 0.5 medium, diced Onion
• 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 large head, chopped Romaine Lettuce
• 1 large, diced Tomato
• 1 cup, frozen or canned, d Corn
• 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Onion
• 1 cup, shredded Cheese (cheddar)
• 4 oz, softened Cream cheese, regular
• 2-3 tbsp Water

Watch how to make Hearty Beef & Romaine Taco Bowls with Creamy Dressing

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Hearty Beef & Romaine Taco Bowls with Creamy Dressing

1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced half-onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in 0.25 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. While the beef simmers, prepare the creamy dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 oz of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of water, a little at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Prepare the salad components: Chop the large head of romaine lettuce, dice the large tomato, and thinly slice the remaining quarter onion.
7. To assemble the bowls, divide the chopped romaine lettuce among 4 serving bowls.
8. Evenly spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
9. Top each bowl with diced tomato, 1 cup of corn, thinly sliced onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Drizzle each bowl generously with the creamy dressing. Serve immediately.

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