A festive salad in crispy tortilla bowls layered with spiced beef, beans, cheese, and fresh salsa.
# What You Need:
→ Tortilla Bowls
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Beef Mixture
03 - 14 ounces 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
11 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - 3.5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 avocado, diced
17 - 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
→ Toppings
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/2 cup sour cream
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
21 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Drape each tortilla over an inverted oven-safe bowl or ramekin on a baking sheet to form a bowl shape.
03 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Allow to cool, then carefully remove from molds.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
05 - Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
06 - Combine shredded romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed black beans, corn kernels, sliced red onion, and diced avocado in a large mixing bowl.
07 - Place each tortilla bowl on a serving plate. Fill with the salad mixture, then top with the warm beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Top with salsa and sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges.
