Description
Mexican Street Taco Bowls with Crunchy Tortilla Nest feature crispy baked tortillas filled with seasoned meat, rice, beans, fresh veggies, cheese, and creamy street sauce for an easy 30-minute dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice or cilantro-lime rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush tortillas with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Drape over oven-safe bowls to form nests.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 3–4 minutes until meat is seasoned and juicy.
- Whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder to make creamy street sauce.
- Place tortilla nests on plates. Add rice, taco meat, beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Drizzle with creamy street sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm rice before assembling to keep bowls cozy.
- Assemble just before serving to maintain tortilla crispness.
- Customize spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes