Description
Mexican taco boats deliver a delightful twist on classic street tacos, combining crisp tortilla shells with zesty fillings. Savory meats, fresh toppings, and creamy sauces create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 avocados (ripe and halved)
- 1 lb (454 g) taco meat (ground beef, chicken, or carnitas)
- 2 cups black bean and corn salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F, line baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and minimal mess.
- Meat Seasoning: Season ground beef with a robust spice blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, thoroughly browning and crumbling the meat until perfectly cooked.
- Avocado Preparation: Skillfully halve ripe avocados, extracting the central pit and delicately scooping a small portion of flesh to create a spacious cavity for maximum filling potential.
- Layering: Craft each avocado boat by first nestling seasoned ground beef into the prepared cavities, then artfully arranging black beans, sweet corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped red onions across the surface.
- Cheese Topping: Generously crown the filled avocados with a lavish sprinkle of shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking: Slide the assembled avocado boats into the preheated oven, baking for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling layer.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with a refreshing dollop of sour cream, scattered fresh cilantro, and a vibrant lime juice drizzle, serving immediately to capture the peak of warmth and creaminess.
Notes
- Pit Removal Technique: Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the avocado pit by gently tapping the knife into the pit and twisting to extract it cleanly.
- Avocado Freshness Check: Select ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring the best texture and flavor for your taco boats.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Watch the cheese carefully during the final baking to prevent burning, aiming for a perfect golden and bubbly top.
- Serving Recommendation: Enjoy these taco boats immediately after baking to maintain the creamy avocado texture and melted cheese’s warm, gooey consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg