Description
Taco Cups offer a delightful twist on the classic weeknight favorite, transforming seasoned ground beef, black beans, and melted cheddar into an elegant, handheld vessel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large flour tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Press tortillas into the cups to form shells.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet with olive oil. Drain fat and stir in taco seasoning and water.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, half the cheese, and half the green onions to the beef. Mix well.
- Fill tortilla cups with the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes before removing.
- Garnish with remaining green onions and sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F to maintain crispness. Add sour cream and fresh onions just before serving to prevent sogginess.