San Antonio Taco Salad Recipe

San Antonio Taco Salad Recipe

  • CRISCO® Corn Oil for deep frying
  • 4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Optional garnish: sour cream, chopped tomato, sliced black olives and additional salsa
  1. Heat 3 inches CRISCO(R) 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.
  2. Holding ladle in place, fry 1 – 2 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  3. Brown ground meat and onion in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; drain.
  4. 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.