Description
These delicious mini tacos are perfect for parties or as a fun appetizer. Bite-sized and packed with flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
For the taco meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
For assembling:
- 12 mini taco shells or street taco tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the taco meat: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the mini tacos: Warm the mini taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions. Fill each shell with a spoonful of taco meat, then top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion. Add a dollop of sour cream and salsa if desired. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use mini phyllo cups or scoop-style tortilla chips as taco bases.
- You can also swap in beans, chicken, or tofu for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini taco
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
