Description
Delightful and flavorful taco cups, perfect for family dinners or gatherings, combining crispy shells with seasoned beef and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey or plant-based meat)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 mini taco shells (or wonton wrappers)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Garnishes: sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, mixing well. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Grease a muffin tin and gently press taco shells into each compartment to create cups.
- Spoon the seasoned meat into each taco shell, followed by diced bell peppers and onions.
- Top with a handful of cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing.
Notes
These taco cups are versatile; feel free to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco cups, easy dinner, family-friendly, Mexican recipe