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Mini Taco Cup Appetizers

Layers of seasoned beef and melting cheese are heated in mini corn tortilla cups, then loaded with your favorite taco toppings!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :35 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :142
Course :Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas 4-1/2 inch size 
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • Corn Red Pepper Salsa sour cream and jalapeno slices for garnish

Instructions 

To Make the Tortilla Cups:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly mist muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Place a damp paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Working three at a time, cover tortillas with a second damp paper towel and microwave for 10 seconds on High power. Tortillas will be Hot!
  • Working quickly, form tortillas into a bowl in the bottom of muffin wells, overlapping the sides, or turn muffin pan upside down and place tortillas between cups to make a shallow bowl.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes, until crisp and starting to brown. Tortillas will continue to crisp as they cool. Leave oven on.

To Make the Filling:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef until no pink remains. Use wooden spoon to break up chunks.
  • Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Stir to combine.
  • Bring beef mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 -10 minutes until liquid has evaporated.
  • Divide meat evenly among prepared shells, using spoon to pack down. Sprinkle with cheese. 
  • Return filled shells to oven and bake 3 - 4 minutes until cheese has melted.
  • Garnish as desired and serve warm.

Chef Tips

* Nutrition information is for 1 taco cup filled with meat and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Mini Taco Cup Appetizers
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
187
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
69
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
86
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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