Description
This Super Bowl Crunchy Taco Salad Skillet Bowl combines the heartiness of a taco salad with the fun, crowd-pleasing format of a skillet dish. Imagine all the flavors of a taco—seasoned beef, crisp tortilla chips, melty cheese, and fresh toppings—layered in one large, shareable skillet. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this dish is easy to make and offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. It’s the ultimate combination of crunchy, creamy, spicy, and savory in every bite.
Ingredients
For the seasoned beef:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp tomato paste or ¼ cup salsa
For the skillet salad:
4 cups tortilla chips, roughly broken
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or roasted)
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup sour cream or ranch dressing (optional)
½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
1. Cook the beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned.
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and tomato paste.
Stir well and simmer 2–3 minutes until fragrant and fully combined. Remove from heat.
2. Assemble the skillet salad:
In a large oven-safe skillet (or keep it stovetop), layer tortilla chips evenly on the bottom.
Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips.
Spoon the seasoned beef over the chips and cheese.
Add a second layer of tortilla chips and the remaining cheese on top.
3. Melt the cheese:
Place skillet under a broiler for 2–3 minutes or cover and heat on the stove until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
4. Add fresh toppings:
Scatter lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, corn, black beans, and cilantro over the melted cheese.
Drizzle with sour cream or ranch and salsa/pico de gallo.
5. Serve:
Serve directly from the skillet for a fun, shareable game-day experience.
Guests can scoop with spoons or tortilla chips.
Notes
This Super Bowl Crunchy Taco Salad Skillet Bowl is a fun, hearty, and shareable meal! Top with extra cheese, guacamole, or a dollop of sour cream for a flavorful game-day twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
Keywords: Taco salad skillet, Game day taco skillet, Crunchy taco salad, Super Bowl taco salad