Here’s what you need to get started. The tortilla shell molds I bought at Bed Bath and Beyond years ago but I’m sure you can find them in other places too. I forgot to take a picture of the tortillas that go in them. You need tortillas to go in the tortilla molds. (You’ll notice I explain my recipes like I’m talking to a Kindergartner because that is how I like recipes explained to me. Addison and I are about on the same level when it comes to cooking so that actually makes sense.)
First steps:
Brown 1 lb ground beef
Drain ground beef (unless you splurge on the super healthy hamburger – not to be healthy but really just so you don’t have to drain it. That may or may not be exactly what I do.)
Then add:
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can red kidney beans
Put the hamburger mixture in the perfectly golden brown tortilla shell and then top with lettuce, olives, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream…whatever you like! Or whatever your kids will eat! Which in my case is the cheese. These also taste really good with a little ranch dressing. Not the healthiest recipe out there, but one we enjoy. And one that this mom and her Kindergartner can actually make.
Erin I am super impressed these look amazing. I am going ot be on a look out in Australia for those bowls. I am also super excited that I just spoke to my mum who is heading to the san diego zoo tomorrow. and wow thats near you. and When she rang me today and told me I thought oh thats where Erin lives. lol.
I wish i was over there with her. I have been tryinto get her to find anthropoligie she can get me some of those super spice jars and bring them back to Aussie for me.Soory such a novel
I love your taco salad recipe and will look for those bowls. And I like my recipes simple and easy to understand and I’ve been cooking for over 40 years!
Hi Erin! For your readers that don’t have the taco shell bowls they can try this:
http://fit2feelbetter.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-and-healthier-taco-salad.html
(sorry to put in a link, it’s just hard to explain (-:)
We make them all of the time so I think I need to invest in some like yours!
It’s 9 AM and now I want a taco. Thanks Erin.
Looks good, I’ll have to try!
mmm tasty – I usually make my taco salads with chicken and we don’t get fancy with the shell bowls – just crushed tortilla chips. You have inspired me!
Love the pans! I’ve been making these shells folded upside down over the bottom of a metal can … these are lovely … and way easier.
Erin, i LOVE taco salad and those bowl things are awesome! I’ll pass on the ground beef though and just have the beans. :)
So proud of you for cooking and sharing your recipes!
P.S. I’m assuming Fashion Friday will include your recent NYC purchases??
Hey Erin! Love those taco shell bowls! Have you ever tried Buffalo in place of ground beef? Its amazing and we use it in anything that calls for ground beef such as burgers & taco’s, you name it. My kids love it and my friends who have converted love it as well. It has 70% to 90% less fat compared to beef, on average it has 50% less cholesterol. And on top of that, it is higher in protein, iron and all the omega and amino acids. Its actually a pretty healthy meat. Just thought I would throw that out there as a lot of people don’t even know about the Buffalo.
You are amazing and so domestic!! Those tortilla shells – taco salad so awesome. I really want to try this – you inspire me once again!
My husband LOOOOOVES Taco salad, but I always had trouble figuring out how to make the Taco Shells.. I gotta find these molds! For someone that ‘can’t cook’ as you said you sure did an awesome job on these!
YUM! I love those little pans to make the shells.
We love taco salad! I usually use a package seasoning mix, but should try this as I keep all those spices on hand. I love that you added the beans too, great for extra protein. I need to find those shell molds!
Looks great and sounds yummy!!
This post reminds me…I’ve been meaning to ask you if you knew there was another blog out there called…..”Sunny Side Up in San Diego”.
I found it by accident when searching for one of your old posts via google.
The kicker is…it’s a cooking blog! Maybe it’s your alter ego!
I NEED me some of these shells!!!!
These look so good!! I love the molds too. Just adds a cute addition to the salad : )
You deserve much more cooking credit than you give yourself! I love those tortilla molds and have NEVER seen them before. I’ll definiely be on the look out and adding them to my Christmas wish list. Thanks for sharing!
Looks yummy! And so fun to use the bowls!! I need to find some of these too!!
I found the bowls on Ebay. My husband will be totally thrilled with these!
I cook about as much as you do, Erin! Lol! Can’t wait to give this a try. Everything is better in a bowl! :)
Ha ha.. we are kindred spirits! I agree Sarah! Hope you like it. :) xo