San Antonio Taco Salad

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"Try this surprisingly simple technique to turn a simple tortilla into a dramatic, edible salad bowl." — Crisco® Olive Oil

Directions

Heat 3 inches CRISCO® Oil to 365 degrees F in deep fryer or deep saucepan. Place one tortilla in oil. Let float 5 seconds. Press center of tortilla into oil with metal ladle to form bowl.
Holding ladle in place, fry 1 - 2 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Brown ground meat and onion in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; drain.
Add salsa, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Divide lettuce equally between tortilla bowls. Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with desired garnishes; serve.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 19, 2008

To save on calories, you can bake your bowl. Just get a glass round shaped bowl, spray your burrito size tortilla with cooking spray and bake for about 5 minutes at 350. Sometimes I'll cook it a little longer if I want it a little crispier. My family loves taco salads, but when we put a 'healthy' dollop of sour cream and lots of avocado slices, it doesn't seem right to have a deep fried shell.

—Cecilia

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 15, 2011

IMO the meat lacked flavor. Don't use Chayenne chili powder...hot!! We like hot, but too hot to enjoy! I suggest adding lots of garlic powder and pinch more of salt.

—Twinklin'

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Jul 02, 2010

6/10 someone said:To save on calories, you can bake your bowl. Just get a glass round shaped bowl, spray your burrito size tortilla with cooking spray and bake for about 5 minutes at 350. Sometimes I'll cook it a little longer if I want it a little crispier. This worked very well. spray DO NOTpaint on oil, it will drip. i added some corn and some rotel tomatoes. all but matthew liked it.

—Beth

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Jul 01, 2010

I love this taco salad as an alternative for the chili powder and cumin i used regular taco seasoning! Delicious!

—matthewgray

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Feb 16, 2010

I started to make this before I realized I didn't have any salsa so I just throw everything I had on hand in instead! Corn was the best addition to this salad.

—Annie

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Oct 15, 2010

Very fast to put together! I baked our flour tortillas, but since they were wheat, they took a lot longer to bake. Served with homemade ranch dressing, and the family said they'd like to have it again.

—Johanna WISHES she were a

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Apr 05, 2010

This was so exceptionally delicious! I could not even believe how easy the flour tortilla shells were to make. I can however add a tip.....after frying the shells, an easy way of getting all the extra grease out of the shell, is to poke a small hole on the top of the side of the tortilla so the oil runs right out. You must try this recipe....2 thumbs up!

—mattandmichelle

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Nov 19, 2004

I did not make the bowl...trying to cut the calories...but it sounds like it's pretty easy, and cool too! We just had the salad in a normal bowl. The meat mix was good. I used a whole onion, and 2 or 3 cloves of garlic. I also added a can of corn for colour. For the children I took some of the mixture out of the pan, then I jazzed it up with some hot sauce for the adults. I'll definately make this again. I might even try the cool bowl idea.

—JuiceMom

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Nutrition

Calories
760 kcal
38%

Carbohydrates
41.5 g
13%

Cholesterol
105 mg
35%

Fat
50.5 g
78%

Fiber
10 g
40%

Protein
38 g
76%

Sodium
1704 mg
68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

San Antonio Taco Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 760
Calories from Fat: 455

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.5g 78 %
Saturated Fat 15.6g 78 %
Cholesterol 105mg 35 %
Sodium 1704mg 68 %
** Potassium 652mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.5g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 10g 40 %
Protein 38g 76 %
Sugars 4.5g
** Vitamin A 24 %
** Vitamin C 8 %
** Calcium 47 %
** Iron 61 %
** Thiamin 39 %
** Niacin 93 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 38 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.