Mini Taco Salad Bowls

Prep:  20 Minutes
Total Time:  20 Minutes
Servings:  6

Ingredient List

  • 1 package (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup finely shredded lettuce

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush bowls with oil to coat entirely, and place on ungreased cookie sheet; bake 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on rim--bowls will get crisp as cooled. Set aside.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook until beef is coated with seasoning, stirring occasionally.
  3. To serve, divide lettuce and taco meat evenly among crisped bowls; serve with Make it FRESH toppings.

Expert Tips

  • Ideas for make it FRESH toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, cooked fresh corn kernels, sliced green onions, sliced olives, sour cream, salsa, sliced avocados
  • Substitute ground chicken for ground beef.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 120);  Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g ,Trans Fat 1/2g);  Cholesterol 45mg;  Sodium 570mg;  Potassium 150mg;  Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 0g);  Protein 14g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%;  Vitamin C 0%;  Calcium 4%;  Iron 10%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  2 Lean Meat;  1 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet