Description
These Taco Cups combine savory ground beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings in a crispy tortilla shell. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun party treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small flour tortillas (6-7 inch)
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1.0 oz)
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp dark chili powder
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sour cream for serving
- green onions for serving
- cherry tomatoes for serving
- jalapeños for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 12-cup cupcake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press one tortilla into each cupcake well, folding the sides to fit. Spray the tortillas with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion in olive oil until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, dark chili powder, lemon pepper, and seasoned salt to the skillet. Mix well, then stir in the taco sauce.
- Simmer the mixture uncovered for 5-10 minutes to reduce slightly, then remove it from heat.
- Spoon the taco beef mixture into each tortilla cup, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per cup.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each cup and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven.
- After baking, let the cups sit for 3-5 minutes before serving with your preferred toppings, such as sour cream, tomatoes, or jalapeños.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking – guacamole and black olives make great additions!
These taco cups are perfect for parties or as a quick, satisfying dinner option.
Experiment with different cheeses or add some beans into the beef mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco Cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg