Description
Delicious and fun taco salad cups that are crispy, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small taco-sized tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Optional: avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Cut the tortillas into circles that fit into the muffin cups—aim for about 4 inches in diameter.
- Press each tortilla circle into the muffin tin to form cups.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions.
- Combine shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and black olives in a bowl.
- Fill each cup with the beef mixture, then top with the salad mixture, sour cream, and salsa.
- Garnish with avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Let cooked beef cool slightly before assembling to prevent soggy cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg