Food Network Almost-famous Steak Taco Salad Recipe

Total time: 80 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is Food Network Almost-famous Steak Taco Salad? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Almost-famous Steak Taco Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 67%. At 1546mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Almost-famous Steak Taco Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 666 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 919
Total Fat: 58g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g
Monounsaturated Fat: 27g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 99mg
Sodium: 1546mg
Total Carbohydrates: 64g
Dietary Fiber: 15g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 39g
Calcium: 533mg Iron: 10mg
Potassium: 1423mg Vitamin A: 650mcg
Vitamin C: 40mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 10-to-12-inch flour tortillas
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic or garlic flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 pound sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 2 romaine lettuce hearts, roughly chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 2.25-ounce cans sliced black olives, drained
  • 4 ounces cheddar or monterey jack cheese (or a combination), shredded
  • Fresh salsa, for topping

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)