Mexican Beef Taco Cups

These Mexican Beef Taco Cups are a fun and healthy alternative to regular tacos and just as simple!

I’ve mentioned this numerous times but getting your kids in the kitchen (even though everything takes longer) is a fantastic way to get your kids to actually eat the food you are cooking and they are helping cook!

My kids LOVED helping with this recipe since they could add their own amount of toppings and were so pleased to eat their own personal cups.

Time permitting I try to allow at least my older two kids (3 and 5-year-olds) to help out in the kitchen, and of course, little E can’t help himself but also try to help out.

Here’s an idea of how it looks (making a different recipe when they were a little younger) when they all help out – it’s quite amusing. 

My focus this year is simple, simple, simple. Yes, I’m typically focusing on healthy foods, but now I’m trying to also focus on how to make foods simple. I believe this recipe fits both criteria. 

These taco cups also turned out much better than I anticipated when I first thought to make them.

I was especially suspicious that the tortilla “cups” would not be crispy, but they turned out great! My kids (and of course Mexican food lover husband) loved them!

Here are the visual steps of the recipe to help you out with the written steps of course below in the recipe card.

Dietitian’s Dish

I often discuss how beef can fit into a healthy diet, especially extra lean or lean ground beef which you’ll often see on Chocolate Slopes. But I also understand that the price of beef can an issue.

Well, believe me, it could be expensive (like anything) if you don’t pay attention.

Check out this awesome guide on 6 Ways to Save on Beef. Suggestions like buying larger cuts or quantities of beef can save a ton. When it comes to buying lean or extra lean ground beef I will always stock up when the price is reduced because the “sell-by” date is that day or the following.

Then I will typically cook one pound that day and freeze the rest. Simple as that!

Mexican Beef Taco Cups

A fun & simple alternative to regular beef tacos!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup Mexican-blend cheese, shredded
• sour cream optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut approximately 4 inch circles out of each tortilla and place each circle into a muffin pan.
• Bake tortillas for 12 minutes.
• While tortillas are baking, add beef to large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in taco seasoning and heat until beef is thoroughly browned.
• Leaving tortilla cups in the muffin pan add beef evenly to each cup followed by salsa, olives and cheese.
• Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top with sour cream immediately before serving.

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Want to learn more about the beef industry in addition to more delicious recipes and nutrition tidbits? Check out Beef It’s What’s for Dinner.

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the Michigan Beef Industry Commission. I was compensated for my time but my views and opinion on this post are and will always be my own. I will only partnership with brands that I believe promote or provide products that fit into a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

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