Description
This Taco Salad recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado sauce served in crispy homemade tortilla bowls. It’s a perfect dish for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Bowls:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more as needed)
Taco Salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce hearts (rinsed and chopped)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup avocado sauce
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Make the Tortilla Bowls: Place 4 oven-safe bowls on a baking sheet. Keep a ladle or small bowl nearby to help press the tortillas into shape.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry one tortilla at a time for 30–45 seconds per side, or until golden and slightly puffed.
- Using tongs, carefully drape the hot tortilla over an upside-down oven-safe bowl. Use a kitchen cloth to press it gently into the bowl shape. Let it cool completely to set the form. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
- Prepare the Taco Salad: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water if needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, and cheese. Add the slightly cooled beef and mix gently.
- Spoon the salad into the tortilla bowls. Drizzle with avocado sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Salad, Mexican, Ground Beef, Avocado Sauce, Tortilla Bowls
