Fresh Salsa and Seasoned Beef Recipe
Livy Lane
Fresh Salsa and Seasoned Beef Recipe is a colorful, tasty meal packed with fresh flavors. It combines juicy seasoned beef with bright homemade salsa. The fresh salsa adds crunch, while the beef brings a warm and savory taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes diced
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 small avocado diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt for salsa
Cook the Onion and Garlic
Add the Seasonings
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the cooked beef. Stir everything together until the meat is evenly coated. Cook for another two minutes to help the spices become fragrant.
- Use ripe tomatoes for the sweetest and juiciest salsa.
- Drain very juicy tomatoes before mixing the salsa.
- Adjust the jalapeño amount for your preferred heat level.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Fresh lime juice gives the salsa a brighter flavor.
- Add diced cucumber for extra crunch.
- Replace beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add black beans for extra fiber and protein.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the warm beef.
- Serve with warm tortillas for an easy handheld meal.
Keyword Fresh Salsa and Seasoned Beef Recipe