Name: Taco Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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Taco Bowls

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Instructions

Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add oil and sauté onions and garlic for 3 minutes.

Add ground beef using a wooden spoon to break up the pieces and cook for 3 minutes.

Add bell pepper, taco seasoning, salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until beef is cooked through. Add cilantro and lime juice and set aside.

To assemble, divide the lettuce between individual serving bowls, top with beef mixture, black beans, cheese, chopped tomatoes and chips.

Top with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and/or your favorite hot sauce. Alternatively you can place all of the ingredients in separate bowls for a fun DIY meal!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Taco Seasoning 🌶️
Toast your taco seasoning in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding ground meat to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and prevent raw spice bitterness.
Crisp Your Tortilla Chip Base 🥗
Lightly toss tortilla chips with olive oil and toast them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving to restore crunchiness and prevent them from getting soggy from wet toppings.
Prep Your Mise en Place Cold ❄️
Keep all fresh toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro) refrigerated and chilled until service to maintain crispness and prevent wilting when combined with warm meat.
Render the Meat Properly 🍖
Break ground meat into small pieces as it cooks and allow it to brown undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side to develop fond and caramelization instead of steaming.
Lime Juice Last-Second Squeeze 🍋
Squeeze fresh lime juice over individual bowls just before eating rather than mixing it in advance to preserve bright acidity and prevent browning of vegetables.