Taco Salad in a Taco Bowl

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Taco Salad in a 

Taco Bowl

Taco Salad in a Taco Shell

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup salsa, (hot, medium or mild)
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (9 oz) package Spanish rice, cooked according to package directions
• 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, soften
•  non-stick cooking spray
• 1 package large size burrito shells
• 9 oz classic lettuce salad mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Additional ingredients: chopped red onion, tomatoes
• sliced black olives, sour cream, guacamole and cilantro
• Salad dressing of your choice

Cooking Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain off fat. Stir in drained and rinsed black beans, salsa, envelope taco seasoning mix, water, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cooked rice. Stir in cream cheese. Cook until bubbly, 15 minutes.
2. Spray tortilla bowl molds with cooking spray. Line bowl molds with tortilla shells. Place in a 350º degree oven and bake until crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn shells out onto a wire rack to cool.
3. When ready to serve,
4. Place a small amount of lettuce in bottom of baked shell, top with meat mixture, more lettuce, top with shredded cheese and any additional ingredients of your choice.
5. Serve with salad dressing of your choice.

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