Taco cupcakes are a fun, bite-sized twist on tacos—perfect for parties, game day, or a family dinner. 🌮🧁
Here’s a detailed recipe that’s easy and delicious.
🌮 TACO CUPCAKES (TACO MUFFIN CUPS)
Makes: 12 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
For the cups
- 12 flour tortillas (6-inch size works best)
- Cooking spray or a little oil
For the filling
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomato, diced
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Avocado or guacamole
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray
2. Make the taco meat
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning + water.
- Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
3. Prepare the tortilla cups
- Cut each tortilla into 4 equal pieces (quarters).
- Press each piece into muffin tin cups, creating a little “shell.”
- Tip: You can also layer 2 pieces per cup for sturdier shells.
4. Fill the cups
- Spoon 1–2 tbsp taco meat into each tortilla cup.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until tortillas are crispy and cheese is melted.
6. Add toppings
Once out of the oven, top with:
- lettuce
- tomato
- sour cream
- salsa
- avocado
🎉 Variations
Chicken Taco Cups
Use shredded rotisserie chicken + taco seasoning.
Mexican Pizza Cups
Add refried beans + cheese + salsa.
Healthy Option
Use corn tortillas and lean turkey.
⭐ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Mexican rice
- chips & salsa
- guacamole