Mexican Salad Bowl

by Monya Kilian Palmer
Star 4.6
    15m prep time
    25m total time
    Easy level
    20 ingredients

“This dish was inspired by a chilli con carne I like to do, but I wanted to make it lighter. There are some differences in how I season the mince in this version, but when you enjoy it with all the accompanying salad elements, I think you will love this fresh take on it!” - Monya

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat half olive oil in a large pan over medium low heat and add the crushed garlic. Cook until softened, then tip in the beef mince, cumin, coriander, chilli powder and oregano. Cook, stirring regularly until the mince browns, approx. 6 minutes. Add the tomato puree and apple cider vinegar and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and season the mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the sliced lettuce with the white parts of the spring onions. Dress lightly with the remaining olive oil and season with salt. Squeeze the lime juice over the avocado and a little over the lettuce.

Step 3

Divide the lettuce between serving bowls, then add the mince, avocado and halved tomatoes. Sprinkle the chopped chilli over the whole lot, then top with grated cheese, soured cream, drained jalapeños, and chopped coriander. If you feel the dish needs it, season with salt and pepper.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 2 tsp Ground Coriander 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder 1 x Sainsbury's Mild Chilli Powder 44g
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and crushed with a garlic press 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar, or cider vinegar 1 x Aspall Classic Apple Cyder Vinegar 350ml
  • 60g Sliced Jalapenos, drained 1 x Sainsbury's Sliced Jalapenos, Inspired to Cook 200g (90g*)
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 1 tbsp Double Concentrated Tomato Puree 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 2 heads Baby Gem Lettuce, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Little Gem Lettuce x2
  • 4 Spring Onions, trimmed and sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Spring Onions Bunch 100g
  • 2 Avocado, diced or sliced 1 x Sainsbury’s Medium Ripe & Ready Avocados x2
  • 1 Lime, juice of 1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1
  • 120g Soured Cream 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Soured Cream 150ml
  • 1 Red Chilli, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g
  • 500g Beef Mince, (12% fat, at least) 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish 20% Fat Beef Mince 500g
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 2 tbsp Corainder, whole leaves, picked 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 60g Full Fat, mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated 1 x Sainsbury's British Mature Cheddar Cheese 400g
  • 200g Baby Plum Tomatoes, halved 1 x Sainsbury's Baby Plum Tomatoes 325g
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