Muffin tin tacos

Craving a twist on the classic taco? Look no further than Muffin tin tacos! This ingenious little delight takes traditional taco ingredients and gives them a makeover in muffin form. Perfect for parties, easy dinners, and lunch on the go, Muffin tin tacos will soon be your go-to recipe for a quick, delicious fix. Dive in to discover how to whip up this dish!

Ingredients:

• Ground beef: 1 lb (454 g)
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• Onion, finely chopped: 1 medium-sized
• Garlic cloves, minced: 2
• Taco seasoning: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Grated cheddar cheese: 1 cup (240 ml)
• Mini tortillas or soft taco shells: 6
• Salsa: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Black beans, rinsed and drained: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Corn kernels: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Jalapenos, sliced: 1-2 (optional for extra kick)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped: For garnish
• Sour cream: For serving

Time: Preparation – 15 minutes, Cooking – 20 minutes.

Serves 6

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 3g
• Sodium: 420mg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until onions turn translucent.
4. Introduce the ground beef into the skillet.
5. Brown the beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes.
6. Add the taco seasoning, mix well ensuring the beef is well coated.
7. Stir in black beans and corn kernels, cooking for another 2 minutes.
8. Take a mini tortilla, press it into the muffin tin slot, shaping it like a cup.
9. Spoon the beef mixture into the tortilla cups.
10. Top each with a spoonful of salsa and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
11. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove the Muffin tin tacos from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.

Tips:

1. For a vegetarian twist, replace beef with tofu or a mix of vegetables.
2. Customize your Muffin tin tacos with toppings like guacamole, diced tomatoes, or sliced olives.
3. Using a metal muffin tin can make your taco cups crispier.

Serving Suggestions:

• Garnish the Muffin tin tacos with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapenos if you like an extra kick.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side or on top.
• Perfect with a fresh salad or a side of Mexican rice.
• Add a dash of lime for a zesty touch before you bite in.

Muffin tin tacos

Craving a twist on the classic taco? Look no further than Muffin tin tacos! This ingenious little delight takes traditional taco ingredients and gives them a makeover in muffin form. Perfect for parties, easy dinners, and lunch on the go, Muffin tin tacos will soon be your go-to recipe for a quick, delicious fix. Dive in to discover how to whip up this dish!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Muffin tin tacos

Amount per Serving

Calories

290

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Sodium

 

420

mg

18

%

Carbohydrates

 

24

g

8

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

18

g

36

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 1 lb 454 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp 15 ml
• Onion finely chopped: 1 medium-sized
• Garlic cloves minced: 2
• Taco seasoning: 2 tbsp 30 ml
• Grated cheddar cheese: 1 cup 240 ml
• Mini tortillas or soft taco shells: 6
• Salsa: 1/2 cup 120 ml
• Black beans rinsed and drained: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Corn kernels: 1/2 cup 120 ml
• Jalapenos sliced: 1-2 (optional for extra kick)
• Fresh cilantro chopped: For garnish
• Sour cream: For serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until onions turn translucent.
• Introduce the ground beef into the skillet.
• Brown the beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes.
• Add the taco seasoning, mix well ensuring the beef is well coated.
• Stir in black beans and corn kernels, cooking for another 2 minutes.
• Take a mini tortilla, press it into the muffin tin slot, shaping it like a cup.
• Spoon the beef mixture into the tortilla cups.
• Top each with a spoonful of salsa and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
• Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove the Muffin tin tacos from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian twist, replace beef with tofu or a mix of vegetables.
Customize your Muffin tin tacos with toppings like guacamole, diced tomatoes, or sliced olives.
Using a metal muffin tin can make your taco cups crispier.
Serving Suggestions:
Garnish the Muffin tin tacos with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapenos if you like an extra kick.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side or on top.
Perfect with a fresh salad or a side of Mexican rice.
Add a dash of lime for a zesty touch before you bite in.