I wanted to make my own taco salad cups so I searched and searched found a recipe and as usual, modified it! In the end we had a win, win, and I will definitely make this again.
INGREDIENTS:
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
Olive oil or Canola oil
6 oven-safe cups or canning jars
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, place the cups or jars upside down, evenly spacing them to make room for the tortillas that will be draped over them.
Microwave the tortillas for about 30 seconds, until they are soft and pliable. Rub a teaspoon or so of oil on the front and back of the tortilla. I used my fingers so that I could make sure to coat the entire surface of the tortilla. It doesn’t need to be a heavy coating of oil, just enough to help the tortilla crisp up and not stick to the jar or cup. Drape each tortilla over a cup or jar (I found that the tall jelly/jam jars I had sitting in my cupboard worked great). I softly pressed the sides down a bit to help them form more of a bowl shape. Then used butchers twine to tie them securely.
Bake the tortilla bowls for about 8-10 minutes, checking often so they don’t burn, until the tortillas are nicely browned and crisp. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tortillas cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the cups or jars.
FILL: with lettuce, tomatoes, Mexican spiced meat or chicken, salsa, sour cream, black olives, shredded cheese, and guacamole. Or anything else you might like. They were yummy!
The entire thing took me about 20 minutes to do.
Wow ! If I wasn’t so lazy I would do that too, it looks delicious ! You should open a restaurant !
i was wondering about those tortillas I saw on your counter! this sounds great!