Though my love of Mexican/Mexican-inspired food is relatively new it is a powerful and all consuming love. I think I was late to get on the bandwagon due to the unnaturally slow time it took for me to have fallen for my ultimate love - avocado, cause lets be honest guac is the best part of every Mexican meal! I'm now going to ask you some questions but don't worry its only for dramatic effect, I already know what your answer is going to be...
Question: What is better than a meal that has an edible bowl???
NOTHING!!!!!!!
Question: What is better than #tacotuesday????
NOTHING!!!!
If the lack of washing up doesn't already have you running to the kitchen then this description should! Crispy tortilla bowl, warm beef chilli, guac (obviously!!), a refreshing corn salsa and some shredded cheese for good measure!! Tell me what sounds wrong with that?? Again; NOTHING!!! Trust me this will replace your Chipotle addiction and if you're not already on the #tacotuesday bandwagon that's for sure gonna change with this recipe!! Though the tortilla bowl may seem daunting, trust me it's soooo worth it!! It makes the dish like a cross between nachos and a taco, but you won't even be thinking about what you're eating when you're devouring this like Sassy B. The guacamole isn't a full on guac but feel free to make it whichever way you like!! The chilli may not be a traditional Mexican recipe but its just so darn good that you just gotta apologise to its ancestors and get making it. As always add your own additions, whatever you fancy! Want some shredded lettuce? Go for it! Love beans in your burrito? Add them to the party! Need some spice in your life? Add that chili!!!
Just grab a friend, make a pitcher of margaritas and take your taco to the next level!!!!
For the corn salsa:
1 tin sweetcorn, drained
1 bunch basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
200g quinoa, cooked (I used a black, white and red mix, but normal will work as well, or go more traditional with rice)
50g shredded cheese
Method:
For the taco bowl; lightly oil both sides of the tortilla. Using an oven-safe circular mould such as a cake tin or oven safe frying pan mould the tortilla into a bowl and bake in the oven at 180C for 10mins until crispy and golden brown.
For the chilli; in a frying pan (I use my skillet obviously!!) heat some oil and sauté red onions and then brown the meat. Add the rest of the chilli ingredients and allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced and the flavours have combined (20-30mins), adjust the seasonings to taste.
For the guac; simply smash one half of the avocado and then add the rest of the cubed avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
For the corn salsa; just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl!!
Just assemble and enjoy! Layer it, keep each separated like I have or find a different way!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!
Question: What is better than a meal that has an edible bowl???
NOTHING!!!!!!!
Question: What is better than #tacotuesday????
NOTHING!!!!
If the lack of washing up doesn't already have you running to the kitchen then this description should! Crispy tortilla bowl, warm beef chilli, guac (obviously!!), a refreshing corn salsa and some shredded cheese for good measure!! Tell me what sounds wrong with that?? Again; NOTHING!!! Trust me this will replace your Chipotle addiction and if you're not already on the #tacotuesday bandwagon that's for sure gonna change with this recipe!! Though the tortilla bowl may seem daunting, trust me it's soooo worth it!! It makes the dish like a cross between nachos and a taco, but you won't even be thinking about what you're eating when you're devouring this like Sassy B. The guacamole isn't a full on guac but feel free to make it whichever way you like!! The chilli may not be a traditional Mexican recipe but its just so darn good that you just gotta apologise to its ancestors and get making it. As always add your own additions, whatever you fancy! Want some shredded lettuce? Go for it! Love beans in your burrito? Add them to the party! Need some spice in your life? Add that chili!!!
Just grab a friend, make a pitcher of margaritas and take your taco to the next level!!!!
Makes enough for 2 bowls:
Ingredients:
For the bowl:
2 Tortillas ( I used wholewheat and linseed, use whatever you want!)
Vegetable oil
For the beef chilli:
200g Beef mince
1 red onion, diced
250g passata
3 tablespoons soft brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons marmite (trust me!!)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For the guac:
1 avocado, half cubed, half smashed
3 spring onions, thinly sliced (plus some extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Chilli flakes
Garlic granules
For the corn salsa:
1 tin sweetcorn, drained
1 bunch basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
200g quinoa, cooked (I used a black, white and red mix, but normal will work as well, or go more traditional with rice)
50g shredded cheese
Method:
For the taco bowl; lightly oil both sides of the tortilla. Using an oven-safe circular mould such as a cake tin or oven safe frying pan mould the tortilla into a bowl and bake in the oven at 180C for 10mins until crispy and golden brown.
For the chilli; in a frying pan (I use my skillet obviously!!) heat some oil and sauté red onions and then brown the meat. Add the rest of the chilli ingredients and allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced and the flavours have combined (20-30mins), adjust the seasonings to taste.
For the guac; simply smash one half of the avocado and then add the rest of the cubed avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
For the corn salsa; just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl!!
Just assemble and enjoy! Layer it, keep each separated like I have or find a different way!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!