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Crispy Tortilla Taco Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a flavorful and crispy taco bowl made with seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy toppings, all wrapped in crispy tortillas.

Ingredients

Meat and Seasonings

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp water

Vegetables and Toppings

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce (chopped)
  • Refried beans (optional) Refried beans (optional)
  • Mexican blend cheese (sharp cheddar, or pepper jack) Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 tomatoes (diced)
  • ½ red onion (diced)
  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped) Fresh cilantro
  • Black olives (optional) Black olives (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10") large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • ¼ tsp salt

Dairy and Sauces

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro (chopped)
  • 1-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin

Instructions 

  • Cook ground meat with taco seasoning and water until browned.
  • Prepare toppings: chop lettuce, dice tomatoes and onion, slice avocados, and chop cilantro.
  • Warm tortillas and brush with olive oil; bake or fry until crispy.
  • Assemble bowls with meat, vegetables, cheese, olives, and toppings. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and spices for sauce.
  • Serve tortillas filled with meat and toppings, drizzled with sauce.

Notes

For extra crunch, bake tortillas at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, Crispy, Tacos