Kids

Mini Taco Cups

Tiny taco cups baked in a muffin tin with seasoned filling, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. They are easy for little hands to hold and fun to assemble at the table.

Ingredients

• small flour tortillas4
• ground chicken or ground beef200 g
• olive oil1 tsp
• small onion, finely chopped1/4
• garlic, minced1 clove
• taco seasoning1 tbsp
• water2 tbsp
• canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup
• shredded cheddar cheese1 cup
• tomato, diced1/2 cup
• lettuce, finely shredded1/2 cup
• plain yogurt or sour cream1/4 cup

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease 4 muffin cups.
2. Warm the tortillas for a few seconds so they bend easily, then press one tortilla into each muffin cup to form a bowl.
3. Heat the oil in a small pan, cook the onion until soft, then add the garlic and ground chicken or beef.
4. Cook until browned and no longer pink, then stir in the taco seasoning, water, and black beans; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Spoon the filling into the tortilla cups and top with shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese has melted.
7. Let cool slightly, then top with tomato, lettuce, and a small spoonful of yogurt or sour cream before serving.