Chili in a Tortilla Bowl

A great dish to make your guests think you slaved over the stove for hours!

Serves: 4

4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ lb ground beef (90% lean)
½ cup chopped onion
1 package Concord Foods Mild Salsa Mix
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican 4 cheese blend
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced vegetable oil

To make Tortilla Bowls:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Lightly oil one side of 4 tortillas. Use aluminum foil & ball it into a 3” circle for each tortilla. Place underneath the oiled tortilla, it will bend into a bowl during cooking.
3. Bake on a cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes or until the tortilla is light brown on top.
   OR
   Lightly oil one side of 4 tortillas and 4 (10 oz) custard cups or 4 (500 ml) corning dishes. Place tortillas, folding to fit, in dishes with oil side up. Place 4 smaller custard dishes on top of tortillas. Bake on a cookie sheet in oven for 10 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas from dishes or tin. Return tortilla bowls on a cookie sheet to oven for an additional 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

   To make Chili:

4. In a 3 qt saucepan combine Salsa Seasoning Mix and tomatoes. Cook beef and onions in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Drain well. Add meat and onions to tomato mix in saucepan. Stir in beans. tomatoes and green chilies. Cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Fill each tortilla “bowl” with ¼ of the meat mixture. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomato and avocado.

NOTE:Tortilla bowls can be made earlier in the day.

Category: Main Courses