Easy Taco Salad Bowl Recipe

What’s better than Natashas Kitchen‘s easy taco salad bowl recipe? It is packed with all the delicious Mexican flavors! Taco salad with just regular tortilla chips is good, but serving it on a homemade taco bowl definitely levels up the experience. Crisp lettuce is filled with juicy ground beef, your favorite taco toppings, and delicious homemade taco sauce. What more can you ask for? It is good and very easy to prepare, making it the perfect snack for movie nights, game nights, or appetizer for parties.

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This recipe has the same ingredients as taco salad – the only difference is that the taco salad is deconstructed. You can add the classic toppings, but there are a ton of other toppings to choose from. You can add guacamole, black olives, grilled corn, or whatever you prefer. Customize it however you like! You can serve this as a main course or a side for dinner. Everyone will surely love this, so make sure you try it at home.

For more taco recipes, check these out: Best Chicken Taco Recipe, Crispy Potato Taco Recipe, Cornbread Taco Bake Recipe

Taco Salad Bowls Ingredients

• 4 homemade tortilla bowls
• 1 lb of ground beef
• 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet of store-bought
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 head iceberg lettuce (medium, chopped)
• 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced)
• 1 cup of diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup of cilantro (chopped)
• 1/2 cup tortilla strips or chips (optional)
• 1 lime (cut into wedges, to serve)

Lime crema:

• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of sriracha sauce (optional)

How to Make Taco Salad Bowls

Step 1:

Start by making the tortilla bowls. While waiting for them to bake and cool, make the taco salad.

Step 2:

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned. Spoon out all of the excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Set aside and let it cool.

Step 3:

Make the dressing. In a small bowl, add all the ingredients for the dressing and mix until well combined. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 4:

Chop the lettuce and place into serving bowls or taco bowl. Divide the ground beef between each one.

Step 5:

Add the toppings, followed by the cilantro. Drizzle the homemade dressing then serve with lime wedges.

Easy Taco Salad Bowl Recipe