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TACO SALAD is one of my favorite weeknight meals. It's simple, fresh, and easy to make. Taco Bowls are like a healthy version of my favorite Mexican dishes! We just love these CREAMY TACO SALAD BOWLS any night of the week. With a homemade tortilla bowl and loaded with all the toppings, this recipe can't be beat.

Creamy Taco Salad Bowl

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 934kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
TACO SALAD is one of my favorite weeknight meals. It's simple, fresh, and easy to make. Taco Bowls are like a healthy version of my favorite Mexican dishes! We just love these CREAMY TACO SALAD BOWLS any night of the week. With a homemade tortilla bowl and loaded with all the toppings, this recipe can't be beat.
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Ingredients

  • 4 10 inch flour tortillas
  • Olive Oil divided
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning click for homemade recipe!
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 large romaine hearts chopped/shredded (or 1 large head iceberg lettuce)
  • 16 ounces black beans
  • 5 ounces sliced black olives
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 ounces green chiles, drained
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes chopped
  • 5 ounces nacho cheese chips such as doritos
  • 1/2 cup thin salsa store-bought or click for recipe
  • 3/4 cup creamy ranch store-bought or click for recipe

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with olive oil. Place torillas inside oven safe bowls to create the shape you desire. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Set aside.
  • In a dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and add beef. Crumble as it cooks. Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce and allow to cook down until it's your desired consistency. Drain excess sauce.
  • In a large bowl mix together the lettuce, beef, beans, olives, cheese, onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and chips. Toss to combine.
  • In a small container stir together the dressing and salsa. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 934kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2757mg | Potassium: 1578mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2540IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 8mg