Crispy tortilla bowls layered with spiced beef, beans, cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy toppings for a vibrant, filling meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tortilla Bowls
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Beef Mixture
03 - 14 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad Components
11 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 avocado, diced
17 - 1/2 cup corn kernels
→ Toppings
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/2 cup sour cream
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
21 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Drape each tortilla over an upside-down oven-safe bowl or ramekin on a baking sheet to form bowl shape.
02 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely and carefully remove from molds.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with spoon. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado.
06 - Place each tortilla bowl on a plate. Fill with salad mixture, then top with warm beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
07 - Add salsa and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
