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Taco Cups Recipe

Taco Cups Recipe - This Taco Cups Recipe comes together in 15 minutes for a fast, fun, and fabulous dish! Made with just five ingredients, plus optional toppings, it is sure to be a weeknight staple!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 taco cups
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 4 (8-inch) tortillas
  • 1 1 pound ground beef 92%
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
Optional Toppings
  • Pico de Gallo
  • salsa
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomato
  • diced red onion
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray muffin pan with olive oil spray and set aside. 
  2. Cut tortillas into circles using at least a 3-inch round cutter. Place the circles into the muffin pan indentions, making sure to lightly press them into the bottom.  Spritz the tops of the circles with olive oil spray and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, brown the ground been in a skillet set over medium heat. Drain away any drippings and stir in the taco seasoning. Cook for another minute or so to incorporate the taco seasoning. Remove from the heat. 
  4. Fill the cups with taco meat and then top with your preferred toppings. 
  5. Serve the taco cups immediately.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead:Prepare all ingredients without assembly. Store baked tortilla cups in an airtight container or zip top bag in the pantry for up to 3 days. Store the browned taco meat in the refrigerator for up to a week. Prepare the optional toppings and store in individual containers in the refrigerator. 
  • To serve, reheat the taco meat and assemble the taco cups. Serve while warm. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 52kcal (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12taco cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 52kcal 3%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.