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Easy Taco Cups


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious and customizable taco cups filled with savory ground beef, zesty seasonings, and topped with melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 450 g Ground Beef
  • 8 Small Flour Tortillas, cut into rounds
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 120 ml Tomato Sauce
  • 150 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 120 g Canned Corn, drained
  • 120 g Canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Chop your onion and mince your garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef, cook until browned (5-7 minutes); drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and tomato sauce; mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Fold in drained corn and black beans, adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Cut circles from tortillas and press them into a greased muffin tin.
  8. Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla cup and top with shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tortillas are crispy and cheese is bubbly.
  10. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the filling with different meats or make it vegetarian. Serve with toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, and diced tomatoes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: taco cups, easy recipe, Mexican cuisine, party food, comfort food