Cook the ground beef. In a pan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it into small pieces with your spatula. Cook for about 8 minutes or until it starts to brown. Then drain the fat from the beef.
Add taco seasoning. Add in the taco seasoning, stir everything, and cook for another minute or two.
Assemble the salad. In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped lettuce with browned beef, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese.
Add toppings. Dollop some salsa, sour cream, a squeeze of lime juice, and cilantro leaves on top. If you'd like, serve with tortilla chips.
