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Lil Taco Cups
These adorable taco cups are perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer, combining crispy tortillas with flavorful seasoned beef and toppings.
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
- to taste sour cream (for topping)
Cooking Spray or Oil
- as needed 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 and press into muffin cups.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool.
- Cook ground beef until browned, drain excess fat, add seasoning and water, simmer 5 minutes.
- Fill tortilla cups with beef, top with cheese, and bake 5-7 minutes until melted. Add toppings and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add your favorite toppings or hot sauce.