Fajita Taco Salad Recipe
Crispy tortilla bowl filled with chicken or beef, topped with cheese and salad ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Bowl
Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Tortilla Bowl
- 1
Fry the Tortillas
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Carefully place each tortilla in the oil, pressing down with a spatula to form a bowl shape. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Cooking the Filling
- 2
Cook the Protein
In a separate pan, cook the chicken or ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F for chicken). If using chicken, shred it once cooked.
- 3
Add Fajita Seasoning
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the cooked protein and mix well. If using chicken, add the shredded chicken back to the pan.
- 4
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
In each tortilla bowl, place a generous amount of the cooked filling. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa as desired.
