Recipe Details

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 

  ground beef

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tsp. 

  chili powder

• 1 tsp. 

  paprika

• 1 tsp. 

  cumin

• 2 tbsp. 

  tomato paste

• 2 

  heads romaine lettuce, chopped

• 1 c. 

  cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 

  (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 c. 

  shredded cheddar 

• 1 

  avocado, diced

• 1 c. 

  Pico de Gallo

• 1 

  bag Doritos, crushed 

• 1/4 c. 

  freshly chopped cilantro

• Sour cream, for serving

• Lime wedges, for serving

Description

1. Step 1Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and break up meat with a wooden spoon and cook, until browned all over and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
2. Step 2Return skillet over medium heat and add cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add tomato paste and about 2 tablespoons of water. Cook until water cooks off and flavors have melded, about 2 minutes more. 
3. Step 3Assemble salad: Toss chopped lettuce, cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, Doritos, cilantro, and pico de gallo together in a large serving bowl. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.