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taco bell taco salad recipe

Taco Bell Taco Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 . If you're making it for 1, the beef keeps well in the fridge for 3 days, so bake a fresh shell the next day and you've got lunch sorted. For a quick homemade taco seasoning, mix 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of oregano.
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup guacamole

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press 1 large flour tortilla into an oven-safe bowl, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and bake on a sheet tray for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and firm. Repeat for the second shell. Let each cool in the bowl for 5 minutes before lifting out.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains and the edges have browned. Drain most of the fat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/3 cup water. Stir and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the liquid absorbs and the beef is evenly coated.
  4. Set each tortilla shell on a plate. Add 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce per shell, then divide the seasoned beef between them. Top each with 1/4 cup kidney beans, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar.
  5. Spoon 2 tbsp sour cream and 2 tbsp guacamole into the center of each salad, then spoon 2 tbsp salsa over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes 2 shells and serves 2. If you're making it for 1, the beef keeps well in the fridge for 3 days, so bake a fresh shell the next day and you've got lunch sorted. For a quick homemade taco seasoning, mix 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of oregano.