Easy Taco Salad Recipe | Tortilla Bowl Salad | Healthy 20 Min Meal

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Cook the flour tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until browned.

Place the tortilla into an oven-safe bowl and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Brown the lean ground beef in the skillet.

Add taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon of water to the beef and cook until fully incorporated.

Make the chipotle dressing by combining sour cream, mayo, garlic, lime, cilantro, and 1 whole chipotle pepper.

Taste the dressing and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Chop iceberg lettuce into thin strips.

Dice the avocado into small chunks.

Prepare tomatoes and red onion as desired.

Layer refried beans at the bottom of the bowl, followed by lettuce, ground meat, tomatoes, avocado, onions, and cheese.

Top with fresh cilantro and chipotle dressing.

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