Easy Taco Salad

There are few things better than a yummy taco salad.  The best part is creating your own with all of your favorite toppings -- from avocado to cheese, sour cream to onions -- you get to make it your own.  My favorite part -- the crispy tortilla bowl.

For the beef filling:

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef

1 cup of your favorite salsa

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, chopped

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend2 medium tomatoes, diced

1 avocado, diced

5 Tbsp sour cream

1/4 cup chopped red onion

Crunchy tortilla bows or tortilla chips for serving

In a 12" skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add beef to the skillet, cooking thoroughly until browned and cooked through.  Drain the fat.

Stir in the salsa, chili powder, and cumin.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Allow to warm all ingredients and then remove from heat.  

Create your individual salads in crispy tortilla bowls or on plates.  Layer lettuce, beans, cheese, tomatoes, and additional toppings of your choice.  

This is fantastic presented as a "Build Your Own Salad Bar".  Enjoy!!