Mini Taco Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Mini Taco Bites are a fun and delicious snack perfect for parties or game days. Made with ground beef, cheese, and taco seasoning, they are easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.

This Snacks Recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Easy Mini Taco Bites Recipe

These Mini Taco Bites feature seasoned ground beef baked in crispy tortilla cups, topped with melted cheese and your choice of toppings. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 bites.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
12 small tortilla chips or mini taco shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sour cream for serving
1/4 cup salsa for serving
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning according to package instructions.
Prepare the Tortilla Cups: Place the tortilla chips or mini taco shells on a baking sheet.
Fill the Cups: Spoon the seasoned beef into each tortilla cup, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, black olives, and any other desired toppings.
Serve: Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.