Best 7 Homemade Tortilla Bowl Recipes

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**Homemade Tortilla Bowl: A Crispy and Versatile Culinary Creation**

Tortilla bowls, also known as tostada bowls, are delectable and crispy edible containers made from corn or wheat tortillas. These versatile culinary creations are a staple in Mexican cuisine and have gained immense popularity worldwide. They serve as the perfect vessel for a variety of fillings, ranging from zesty salads to flavorful chili and hearty soups. With their sturdy structure and delightful crunch, tortilla bowls elevate any meal to a delightful experience.

This article presents a collection of diverse tortilla bowl recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires. From classic tortilla bowls made with simple ingredients to more elaborate versions featuring unique flavors and textures, there's a recipe for every taste. Additionally, you'll find creative fillings and topping ideas to transform your tortilla bowls into a symphony of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the world of homemade tortilla bowls, where creativity and deliciousness collide.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE TORTILLA BOWL



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The first time I had a tortilla bowl was also the first time I had fried ice cream. It was years ago at an old restaurant called Chi Chi's. Fill with desired fillings, such as ice cream or taco salad.

Provided by Jeanette

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups vegetable oil for frying
4 corn tortillas
4 canning jars

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan for about 7 minutes. Ensure oil is hot enough by sticking the end of a wooden spoon into the oil; bubbles should form around the wood start to float up.
  • Place 1 tortilla on a slotted spoon and bottom of 1 jar on top of tortilla; lower into the hot oil. Carefully remove spoon, making sure not to tear the tortilla. Mold tortilla around the bottom of the jar using the spoon; cook for about 1 minute.
  • Remove the jar and tortilla bowl from oil using tongs, tilting the tortilla bowl so excess oil goes back into the saucepan. Lay bowl on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Repeat with remaining tortillas and jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 11.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

HOMEMADE BAKED TORTILLA BOWLS FOR TACO SALAD



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Easy homemade baked tortilla bowls that are irresistibly crispy-perfect for taco salad! How to make taco bowls in the oven, using the tortillas of your choice and an oven safe bowl.

Provided by Alyssia Sheikh

Categories     Lunch     Lunch & Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 tortillas of choice*, 8-10 inch size
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray. Press tortilla into a 1-quart oven-safe bowl to make taco salad shell shape. Pinch edges of tortilla and create folds, following the rim of your bowl.
  • Place bowl on baking sheet. Bake on the middle or lower rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until edges are browned. (Bake on a lower rack in the oven so the edges don't brown too quickly.)
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before filling with taco salad. (It will crisp up more as it cools.)
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Yields 4 homemade baked tortilla bowls.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 210 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g

TORTILLA BOWL SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large flour tortillas, romaine lettuce hearts, tomatoes, red onion, avocados, corn, black beans, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 large flour tortillas
2 romaine lettuce hearts
2 tomatoes
½ red onion
2 avocados
1 cup corn, canned, rinsed and drained
1 cup black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Pour the vegetable oil (1 teaspoon per bowl) into medium (1.2 quart) oven-proof bowls and rub around to coat the surface. Press each tortilla into a greased bowl.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let the tortilla bowls cool.
  • Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the romaine.
  • Dice the onion and add it to the salad.
  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice. Add to the salad.
  • Add the corn and black beans.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Fill each tortilla bowl with the salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

HOMEMADE TORTILLAS



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I usually have to double this flour tortilla recipe because we go through them so quickly. The homemade tortillas are so tender and chewy, you'll never use store-bought again after learning how to make tortillas. -Kristin Van Dyken, Kennewick, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 tortillas.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes., Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle., In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until lightly browned, 1 minute on each side. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO SALAD TORTILLA BOWL



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This is so simple to do and you get such impressive results! If you have four ovenproof bowls, you can bake the tortilla shells all at once. If not, let bowl cool in between uses. I found in Martha Stewart Kids magazine.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Mexican

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 flour tortillas
4 tablespoons olive oil (approximately)
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly brush tortillas with oil. (I do both sides). Sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Press tortilla into the ovenproof bowl. (Edges will look slightly wavy) Bake about 13 minutes.
  • Transfer tortilla to a cooling rack and repeat with remaining tortillas. Fill with your taco salad and listen to your guests rave!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 1935.2, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.5

CRISPY BASKET BURRITOS (BAKED TORTILLA BOWLS)



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These tortilla bowls are baked, not fried. They're crispy and not as greasy as the deep-fried ones. Just be careful not to burn them trying to get the inside bottom crispy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 oven-safe ramekins, about 4 inches in diameter
Aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush both sides of tortilla with oil.
  • Invert ramekin on a work surface; center tortilla on the bottom of the ramekin. Gently shape the tortilla down around the sides. Place a double layer of aluminum foil over the tortilla and press to form the bowl around the ramekin. Place right side up on a baking sheet and leave about 1/2 inch of the edge of the tortilla above the foil so it gets browned and crispy when you bake it. Repeat with the second tortilla.
  • Place baking sheet in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and use tongs to carefully remove the ramekins from inside the shells. Transfer sheet back to the oven. Bake shells until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven.
  • Carefully remove foil from around the shells; reserve the foil. Flatten foil sheets and invert shells on them. Bring foil up just around the bottom of the shells to protect the top edge.
  • Transfer sheet back to the oven. Bake until browned and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and invert the shells once again so they are right side up. Place on foil and transfer sheet back to oven for the final crisping, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.
  • Remove sheet from oven; transfer basket burritos to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 234.2 mg

TORTILLA BOWLS



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I found this method of making tortilla bowls for Mexican salads in Company's Coming Greatist Hits Mexican. Make as many as you need. If using corn tortillas, use the microwave method as they tend to crack in the oven.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Breads

Time 3m

Yield 1 tortilla bowl

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 corn tortillas or 1 flour tortilla
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Microwave Oven Method:.
  • Lightly grease bottom and outside of a 2 cup microwave-safe liquid measure measuring cup.
  • Turn measuring cup upside-down and press tortilla over bottom and sides.
  • Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute.
  • Using clean oven mitts, again press tortilla around measuring cup and microwave on high for another minute until brown spots begin to appear.
  • If necessary, press tortilla against measuring cup again.
  • Turn out onto rack to cool.
  • Conventional Oven Method:.
  • Lightly grease bottom an outside of oven-safe 2 cup liquid measure measuring cup.
  • Turn measuring cup upside down onto a baking sheet and press tortilla over bottom and sides.
  • Bake in 325F oven for 7 to 10 minutes, occasionally pressing tortilla against measuring cup, until brown spots appear.
  • Turn out onto rack to cool.
  • Note:.
  • For larger bowl, use a 10 inch flour tortilla over a 4 cup liquid measure measuring cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • For a crispy tortilla bowl, use fresh tortillas and cook them until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
  • To make the tortilla bowls more flavorful, brush them with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • You can use a variety of fillings for your tortilla bowls, such as taco meat, rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese.
  • To keep the tortilla bowls crispy, serve them immediately after they are made.
  • You can also make tortilla bowls ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Homemade tortilla bowls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a great option for parties or potlucks. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, homemade tortilla bowls are sure to be a hit.

Tips:

  • For a crispy tortilla bowl, use fresh tortillas and cook them until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
  • To make the tortilla bowls more flavorful, brush them with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • You can use a variety of fillings for your tortilla bowls, such as taco meat, rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese.
  • To keep the tortilla bowls crispy, serve them immediately after they are made.
  • You can also make tortilla bowls ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Homemade tortilla bowls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a great option for parties or potlucks. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, homemade tortilla bowls are sure to be a hit.

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