Description
Fun, bite-sized taco cups filled with seasoned beef and melty cheese, perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (or 2 tbsp) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Sliced green onions, for serving
- Dollop of sour cream or guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion, drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, simmer until thickened.
- Cut the tortillas into quarters and press 3 quarters into each muffin cup.
- Spoon 1–2 tbsp of the meat mixture into each tortilla cup.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Optionally, place another tortilla piece on top.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes until the edges are brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm with toppings as desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use corn tortillas; for vegetarian, substitute ground beef with black beans and lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican