Crispy Tortilla Taco Salad Bowls

Crispy on the outside, fiesta on the inside!

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Tortilla Bowls:
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Smoky Beef Filling:
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup beef stock
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Salad & Toppings:
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup pickled red onion
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Lime Crema:
  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • Salt to taste

How To Make Crispy Tortilla Taco Salad Bowls

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
  2. Lightly brush tortillas with olive oil and press over inverted oven-safe bowls.
  3. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  4. Cool slightly before removing.
  5. Heat a pan over medium heat.
  6. Sauté onion until soft.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Add beef mince and cook until browned.
  9. Stir in tomato paste and spices. Pour in stock and simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season.
  10. In a dry pan, char corn kernels for 2–3 minutes until slightly blistered. Mix lettuce, cabbage and carrot in a bowl.
  11. Stir together all lime crema ingredients until smooth.
  12. Assemble bowls: beef first, then beans, corn, slaw and toppings.
  13. Finish with crema drizzle and fresh coriander.

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