Crunchy Taco Cups
These Crunchy Taco Cups are a fun twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy flour tortilla cups, seasoned beef, and plenty of cheese. Top them off with your favorite taco toppings for a delicious and easy appetizer or meal.
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 12 taco cups
- 1 lb lean ground beef (455 g)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 envenlope
- 6 oz diced tomato (170 g)
- 4 oz diced green chilies (115 g), 1 can
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (150 g)
- 6 large flour tortillas
Nutrition Info
- Calories 240
- Fat 10g
- Carbs 14g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 17g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
- Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
- Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
- Enjoy!
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