Description
Crispy, bite-sized taco cups made with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese baked inside soft tortillas. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or after-school snacks, these flavorful mini tacos bring a fun twist to classic taco night.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the taco cups.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb of ground beef completely. Drain the excess grease to keep the tacos from being too oily.
- Season the beef: Add the packet of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the browned beef. Stir well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens and is flavorful.
- Prepare the tortilla cups: Cut the tortillas into circles if necessary and press each into the cups of a greased muffin tin, shaping them to form little cups.
- Fill and top: Spoon the seasoned beef mixture evenly into each tortilla cup and then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas turn crisp and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the taco cups from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top each cup with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Use wonton wrappers instead of tortillas for extra crisp taco cups.
- Add black beans or corn to the beef filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve the taco cups immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
