Easy Taco Cups

The EASIEST Taco Cups Recipe!

These Easy Taco Cups will be your new favorite appetizer! Loaded with all your Tex-Mex favorites, this Mini Tacos recipe will be perfect for enjoying with friends at your next game day watch party.

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The BEST Homemade Mini Tacos Recipe!

Do you love mini tacos, but not all the junk ingredients that come with in the frozen, processed version? These taco cups are the an amazing option and the perfect homemade mini tacos recipe!

Made with simple ingredients, these taco cups are perfect as an appetizer or make a big batch to enjoy for dinner on Taco Tuesday!

Here’s how to make this Mini Tacos recipe

These simple mini tacos are way better than anything that comes frozen in a box.  Made with Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans, seasoned ground beef, Mexican blend cheese, and topped with Ro*Tel, they make the perfect game time snack!

Here are the simple steps to making these awesome Taco Cups

Step 1: Buy Your Ingredients

Here is a quick shopping list of everything that you need for this recipe:

• Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (near the canned tomatoes) Original 
• Tortillas (I used 4 burrito sized tortillas)
• Ground beef
• Taco seasoning – I would highly recommend my Homemade Taco Seasoning! Tastes even BETTER than store-bought!
• Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
• Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Cilantro (optional)

(For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for the recipe. Thanks!)

Step 2: Cut the tortillas and place in muffin tins

Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin or cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.  I then used about 4 large burrito sized tortillas, and cut out small round circles with a 4″ round cookie cutter.  As you can see from the photo above, I then placed the round tortilla piece over the top of the muffin cup, and pressed the tortilla down with a juice glass.  This worked really well, and the tortillas stayed in place nicely.

Next, in a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the ground beef.  Drain off any excess fat, and add the taco seasoning and water.  Cook for another couple minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Fill and Assemble the Mini Tacos

Start by placing a teaspoon of the Rosarita Original Refried Beans in the bottom of each tortilla, and spread evenly.  Then, add a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef. Then top each mini taco with a heaping tablespoon of cheese.

Bake the mini tacos for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.

Step 4: Remove from pan and top the Taco Cups

Once the taco cups come out of the oven, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer the tacos to a plate or serving tray, and top with a spoonful of Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies.  The Ro*Tel really adds some fantastic flavor to the tacos.  

If you like, you can also add a drizzle of sour cream and cilantro.  My Loaded Guacamole, my Homemade Taco Sauce, Chipotle Sauce recipe or even my Creamy Salsa dressing are all nice additions to these fantastic mini tacos!

These mini tacos are fantastic snack for watching the big game!  This recipe makes 24 mini tacos which is perfect for feeding all of your hungry fans.

If you loved this fantastic Tex-Mex appetizer, make sure you check out some of my other game-time snacks!

• Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip
• White Queso Dip
• Cream Cheese Corn Dip
• Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa
• Southwestern Corn Salsa
• Parmesan & Mozzarella Meatball Sliders
• Beef Quesadillas

Looking for some Main Dish Ideas to go with your appetizers? Check these out:

• Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
• Healthy Easy Taco Casserole
• Grilled Steak Fajitas
• Ground Beef Enchiladas
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
• Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
• Mexican Shredded Beef Barbacoa
• Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Here’s the delicious recipe for my Easy Taco Cups:

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Easy Baked Tacos Cups

Erin Indahl-Fink

These Easy Baked Mini Tacos will be your new favorite appetizer! Loaded with all your Tex-Mex favorites and topped with Ro*Tel, these mini tacos will be perfect for enjoying with friends at your next watch party!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Dinner/Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 24 taco cups

Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

• Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
• Muffin Pan This non-stick muffin pan by Wilton is ideal for any muffin or cupcake recipe.

Ingredients

  

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• 4 large flour tortillas burrito-sized
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Toppings:

• 1 cup Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and chilies
• Sour cream
• Cilantro

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
• Using a 4″ round cookie cutter, cut 24 round tortillas. Place each tortilla round over the top of the muffin cup, and press into the cup with a glass. Set aside.
• Brown ground beef in medium skillet. Drain off any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium high heat for 2 more minutes. Set aside.
• Assemble mini tacos by adding 1 teaspoon of the Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans into the bottom of each tortilla, and spread to cover the bottom of the cup. Then, top with a tablespoon of seasoned ground beef. Top each cup with a tablespoon of Mexican blend cheese. Bake the assembled mini tacos at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
• Remove from muffin tin, and transfer to plate or serving tray. Top with a spoonful of Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes with Diced Chilies, and sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy while warm.

Notes

One serving: 3 taco cups

If you have two, 12-cup muffin or cupcake pans, assemble and bake all of the mini tacos at once. If you have just a single pan, you will need to bake two separate batches.

Try my Homemade Tacos Seasoning. Store-bought taco seasonings often include fillers and excessive preservatives. My taco seasoning recipe is only made with spices. It’s wonderfully flavorful and great for all types of tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 3taco cupsCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg

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