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Flavorful Mini Taco Bar Cups Recipe Easy Party Appetizers with All the Fixings

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These mini taco cups feature crispy corn tortilla cups filled with seasoned beef, creamy guacamole, tangy salsa, and melty cheese, perfect for easy, crowd-pleasing party appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 small corn tortillas (6-inch size)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for brushing the tortillas crisp)
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for lighter options)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper)
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh salsa (chunky or smooth)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced or mashed for guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Jalapeño slices or pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Optional: black beans or corn kernels for extra texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat each tortilla with vegetable oil on both sides.
  3. Press each tortilla gently into the cavities of your muffin tin, molding them to form cups. Pinch edges if cracked.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. While the cups bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  7. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  8. Stir in taco seasoning and water or broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  9. Spoon a generous amount of the meat mixture into each tortilla cup.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top while the filling is still warm.
  11. Return to the oven and bake filled cups for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Top each cup with sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add jalapeño slices or hot sauce if desired.
  13. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Notes

Brush tortillas evenly with oil for a golden crunch. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning beef. Simmer filling to develop flavor. Assemble just before serving to keep cups crisp. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use plant-based cheese and substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt. For vegetarian, use black beans or lentils instead of meat.

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