Taco Salad Crispy Tortilla Bowl (Printable)

Crispy tortilla bowl filled with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, beans, cheese, and zesty toppings for a vibrant, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tortilla Bowls

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Beef Mixture

03 - 14 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Components

11 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 avocado, diced
17 - 1/2 cup corn kernels

→ Toppings

18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/2 cup sour cream
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves
21 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Drape each tortilla over an upside-down oven-safe bowl or ramekin on a baking sheet to form bowl shape.
02 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool and carefully remove from molds.
03 - Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with spoon. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
05 - In large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado.
06 - Place each tortilla bowl on plate. Fill with salad mixture, top with warm beef mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar. Add salsa and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything gets layered into those homemade crispy bowls, making each bite a perfect mix of textures and temperatures
  • The seasoned beef filling is deeply flavorful but comes together in under 15 minutes
  • Its that rare meal that feels festive and special enough for guests but casual enough for a Tuesday night
02 -
  • The tortilla bowls need to cool completely on their molds or theyll collapse when you try to remove them
  • Drain the beef thoroughly after browning, otherwise the bottom of your salad will get soggy
  • Add the cheese while the beef is still warm so it melts slightly into the filling
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas slightly in the microwave before molding them to prevent cracking
  • Sprinkle a little cheese inside the tortilla bowl before adding the filling for extra flavor in every bite
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