Description
Easy Taco Cups are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. These bite-sized cups feature crispy tortilla shells filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and vibrant toppings. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe will elevate your snack game and leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 mini corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press mini tortillas into a muffin tin to create cups.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the seasoned beef into each tortilla cup, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg