Description

Crispy Mini Taco Shell Bites are bite-sized taco cups made with golden baked tortilla shells, filled with seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for parties, snacks, or game nights, they’re flavorful, handheld, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

12 small tortillas (corn or flour)

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)

1/2 cup water

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup diced onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup guacamole or sliced avocado

Vegetable oil (for brushing or spraying)

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Use a round cookie cutter or cup to cut smaller circles out of each tortilla to fit into a mini muffin tin.
Lightly brush or spray both sides of the tortilla circles with vegetable oil.
Press each circle into the muffin tin cups to form taco shells.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy, then remove and let cool slightly.
While the shells bake, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and water, and let simmer until the liquid reduces. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the beef mixture into the cooled taco shells.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the warm beef to melt slightly.
Top with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole before serving.

Notes

Use ground turkey or black beans for a lighter or vegetarian version.

Add corn, jalapeños, or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.

Flour tortillas create a softer texture than corn.

Assemble just before serving to keep shells crispy.

Store leftovers without toppings for best results when reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco bite
Calories: 220
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 35mg