Description
Explore the versatility of mini tacos shells with our easy & fun recipe on Tales Of A Kitchen, perfect for parties, snack time & more delicious occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini taco shells
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the Beef: Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the beef is cooking, prepare your toppings: shred the cheese, chop the lettuce, and dice the tomatoes.
- Assemble the Mini Tacos: Place the mini taco shells on a serving platter. Fill each shell with a spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture.
- Add the Toppings: Top each mini taco with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to get creative with your fillings! Try using grilled chicken, black beans, or even fish for a tasty twist.
- These mini tacos are great for customizing, so set up a taco bar with different toppings and let everyone build their own.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg