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Crispy Crunchy Taco Cups

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An easy 5-ingredient snack recipe featuring mini flour tortillas baked into crispy cups filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for quick snacks, parties, or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 6-inch mini flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly brush both sides of each mini flour tortilla with olive oil. Gently press each tortilla into the muffin tin cups, shaping them into little bowls.
  3. Bake the tortilla cups for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crunchy but not burnt.
  4. While the tortilla cups bake, heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned.
  5. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the beef is well coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove the tortilla cups from the oven. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned ground beef into each cup.
  7. Top each cup with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the taco cups cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
  9. Serve warm, optionally garnished with sour cream, fresh salsa, or cilantro.

Notes

Brush tortillas with olive oil for a golden, crispy shell. Drain excess fat from beef to avoid sogginess. Let taco cups cool slightly before filling to keep shape. If cheese doesn’t melt evenly, use broiler for 1-2 minutes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas carefully as they are more fragile. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days; reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.

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