Irresistible Mini Taco Cup Appetizers That Disappear in 5 Minutes
Crispy baked mini taco cups filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for parties or easy taco nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional mix)
- 10 small flour tortillas (or street taco size)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Muffin tin (for shaping the cups)
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Press each tortilla into a muffin cup, folding slightly to fit.
- Fill each tortilla cup with seasoned beef. Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use street taco-sized tortillas for the perfect bite-sized cups.
- For extra crispiness, lightly toast the tortillas before shaping.
- Customize toppings with sour cream, avocado, or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg