Taco Salad

Name: Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade taco seasoning; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 c. (or more) vegetable oil; 2 (4") corn tortillas, cut into 1/4" strips; 2 heads romaine, coarsely chopped; 2 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed; 1 c. shredded cheddar; 1/2 c. pico de gallo; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 c. sour cream