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Baked Taco Cups
Savory beef, cheese and beans seasoned with Mexican style flavors sit in a soft, golden brown cup that is then topped with diced tomatoes and cilantro. These gooey bites are so yummy, easy to customize and make a delicious warm appetizer or party snack.
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crescent dough usually one can, you can use the sheets or the regular kind.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 15.25 ounces black beans 1 can works if drained, or about 2 cups
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup diced tomatoes
- cilantro Optional- for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin or two 6- cup muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. Pull the crescent dough at of the refrigerator and set on the counter.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the grease from the beef.
- Add the taco seasoning and the water. Mix until well combined. Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add black beans and cook for two minutes, then set to the side.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough. Cut the dough into 12 even squares.
- Gently stretch out each dough square and place in the bottom of the muffin tin with the corners laying outside the edge of the muffin tin.
- Divide the beef and bean mixture evenly into each piece of dough. Top each with cheese.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro (optional), then enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
101IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.