Crispy Tortilla Taco Bowl
When it comes to Mexican food, nothing beats the versatility and fun of a Crispy Taco Salad with Ground Beef. This homemade taco salad bowl combines all your favorite taco salad ingredients like ground beef, fresh veggies, creamy dressing, and melty cheese, served in a crunchy tortilla bowl.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped (or romaine hearts)
- Refried beans optional
- Mexican blend cheese sharp cheddar, or pepper jack
- 2 tomatoes diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 2 avocados sliced
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Black olives optional
Tortilla Bowls
- 4 large flour tortillas 10"
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
Dressing
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup packed cilantro chopped
- 1-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1.5 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Make the Crispy Tortilla Bowls
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add in some olive oil.
- Add the tortilla, one at a time, and cook for 30 seconds per side or until nice and golden.
- Place the tortilla into an oven safe bowl with a flat bottom. This will help the tortilla get the bowl shape.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas turn golden brown and crispy. Let cool on a cooling rack.
Cook the Taco Meat
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook with a wooden spoon until browned.
- Drain any excess grease and stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon water. Cook for another couple of minutes until the meat mixture is well-coated.
Prepare the Dressing
- In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust spice level by adding more chipotle peppers or a little bit of lime juice.
Assemble the Taco Salad
- Spread a layer of refried beans (optional) on the bottom of the bowl.
- Add a base of chopped lettuce, followed by the seasoned taco meat.
- Top with favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro. Add black olives if desired.
- Drizzle with the chipotle dressing and garnish with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
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