Taco Bowls with Guac-a-Salsa Salad Recipe

Name: Taco Bowls with Guac-a-Salsa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sack corn tortilla chips, any brand or color (yellow, blue, red, white) will do; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; Coarse salt and black pepper; 1 cup water; 2 firm Haas avocados; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; Handful cilantro leaves, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 sacks, 10 ounces, 2 cups each shredded Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 sack corn tortilla chips, any brand or color (yellow, blue, red, white) will do
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 cup water
2 firm Haas avocados
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Handful cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
2 sacks, 10 ounces, 2 cups each shredded Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar cheese

1
Lightly crush the chips by popping open the bag and giving the chips a few light whacks with a frying pan careful that they don't fly out of the sack!
2
Hold the bag loosely at the top with 1 hand while you crush the chips with the other.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
4
Add extra-virgin olive oil 2 turns of the pan.
5
Add the beef to the skillet, brown and crumble it, 5 minutes.
6
To the browned meat, add half the jalapeno peppers, 3/4 of the chopped onions and all of the garlic.
7
Season the meat with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
8
Cook together 5 minutes more, then add the water and reduce heat to low.
9
Adjust salt, to taste.
10
Halve and separate the avocados.
11
Remove pit with a spoon.
12
With the skin in tact, using a small knife, dice the avocado while still in the skin.
13
Scoop out the diced flesh and place in a bowl.
14
Combine tomatoes, remaining onions, jalapenos, and cilantro gently with avocado and dress the salad with the juice of 1 lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt, to your taste.
15
Layer a 1 or 2 handfuls of chips in soup or chili bowls and top with a handful of cheese.
16
Fill bowls with taco meat and top with more cheese, then mound up some salad on top and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sack corn tortilla chips, any brand or color (yellow, blue, red, white) will do, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Taco Bowls with Guac-a-Salsa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taco Bowls with Guac-a-Salsa Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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