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Mighty Mini Tacos Shells Fiesta

Mighty Mini Tacos Shells Fiesta

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  • Author: TalesOfaKitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini tacos 1x
  • Category: Appetizers, snacks and sides

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

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Prepare the Toppings: While the beef is cooking, prepare your toppings: shred the cheese, chop the lettuce, and dice the tomatoes.
  1. Assemble the Mini Tacos: Place the mini taco shells on a serving platter. Fill each shell with a spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture.
  1. 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