Description
Easy Taco Cups are a delightful fusion of crispy taco shells filled with juicy seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of savory flavors, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Taco Cups:
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, stirring well. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- While the beef cooks, lightly grease a muffin tin and press each tortilla into the cups to form a shell.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese at the bottom of each tortilla cup.
- Fill each cup with the seasoned beef mixture, then top with more cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before adding toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and jalapeños.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the beef filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover taco cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or swap out the cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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