Description
Taco Cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy tacos in a bite-sized form. Crispy tortilla cups are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings for a perfect party appetizer or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup salsa (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Using a round cutter, cut the tortillas into smaller circles that will fit into the muffin tin cups. Press each circle into the muffin tin to form a cup shape.
- Brush the tortillas with a little olive oil and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- While the tortilla cups are baking, cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked and seasoned.
- Once the tortilla cups are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Fill each tortilla cup with the seasoned meat mixture, then top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and olives as desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with black beans or a plant-based protein.
- Make them spicier by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the topping.
- These can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, then re-heated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: taco cups, taco appetizer, mini tacos, easy dinner, party food, baked tacos