Jul 14 2026

Taco Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Crisp tortilla bowl, filled with tortilla chips, crisp shredded romaine, seasoned ground beef refried beans, tomatoes, black olives, Colby Jack cheese and sour cream.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Bowl

Salad Filling

Method

Prepare Tortilla Bowls

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Shape Tortillas

    Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with oil. Place each tortilla in an oven-safe bowl or mold to shape them into bowls.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Prepare Salad Filling

  1. 4

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Seasoning

    Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce and dice the tomatoes.

  4. 7

    Mix Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, refried beans, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and Colby Jack cheese.

Assemble Taco Salad

  1. 8

    Fill Tortilla Bowls

    Once the tortilla bowls are cool, carefully fill each bowl with the salad mixture.

  2. 9

    Top with Sour Cream

    Add a generous dollop of sour cream on top of each filled tortilla bowl.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve the taco salads immediately and enjoy!

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