This recipe is super easy and tasty, it’s also makes for a great quick dinner idea! We made these and they were gone instantly–even toddler approved. I know that some people make them with wonton wrappers, but I find the Phyllo dough to have a softer, more buttery taste that I really like with the taco flavoring. I also REALLY don’t love super crunchy stuff so these are a perfect fit for me. I’m always on the hunt for quick and easy dinner ideas! Since having kids, quick and healthy dinner ideas are an absolute must!
Quick and Easy Mini Taco Cups Recipe | Perfect Dinner or Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Sour cream and salsa for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Phyllo Dough: Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF. Cut phyllo dough into squares and press into mini muffin tins.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef and add taco seasoning according to the packet instructions.
- Assemble Cups: Fill each phyllo cup with seasoned beef, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and phyllo is golden brown.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven, top with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
- Serve: Garnish with sour cream and salsa.
Tips
- For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with black beans or lentils.
- Customize with your favorite taco toppings like jalapeรฑos or avocado.
Why You’ll Love These Mini Taco Cups
These Mini Taco Cups are a hit for quick family dinners or as appetizers at your next gathering. They are easy to prepare, customizable, and ready in just 25 minutes. Plus, they are toddler-friendly, making them perfect for family meals.
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These Taco Cups make great appetizers, or we used them for a quick dinner full meal at our house. If you are efficient, start to finish is closer to 20/25 minutes just depending on how long your hamburger takes to brown. Leave other quick and easy dinner ideas in the comments below! I’d love to test them out.
Mini Taco Cups
Equipment
- 1 Large frying pan
- 2 Muffin tins
Ingredients
- 1 pound hamburger browned
- 1 package Phyllo dough or precooked Phyllo cups
- 8 ounces cheese shredded
- 1 package lettuce shredded
- 1 container sour cream
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 bunch cilantro if desired
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While oven is preheating, brown hamburger on medium to medium-high heat, adding taco seasoning. Season with salt and pepper as well.1 pound hamburger, 1 packet taco seasoning
- Take phyllo dough sheets, fold in half until slightly larger than the muffin tin/cup size. Push dough sheet into cup and folder over excess dough in corners creating a dough "cup." Repeat for the rest of the muffin tin. Bake the phyllo cups until light golden brown, roughly 5 minutes.1 package Phyllo dough
- Once hamburger and dough cups are done, add a large spoonful and ground taco meat to each cup and top with cheese. Bake additional 3-5 minutes so all the cheese is melted.8 ounces cheese
- Remove from oven and top with remaining toppings. You can also add lime juice and guacamole, or your own fun ingredients!1 package lettuce, 1 container sour cream, 1 jar salsa, 1 bunch cilantro
Notes
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