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Lil Taco Cups

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy these crispy, flavorful taco cups filled with seasoned beef and topped with fresh ingredients—perfect as an appetizer or a quick meal.

Ingredients

Tortilla Shells

  • 12 pieces small flour or corn tortillas (6-inch size)

Ground Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef

Seasoning Mix

  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade)
  • 3/4 cup water

Cheddar Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Diced Tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Fresh Cilantro

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Sour Cream

  • Sour cream (for topping)

Cooking Spray or Oil

  • cooking spray or oil (for greasing the muffin tin)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Cut tortillas into smaller circles or squares, press into muffin cups, and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, drain excess fat, add seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
  • Fill tortilla cups with beef, top with cheese, and bake 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Cool slightly, then top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tacos