Best 6 Tricky Taco Cups Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than tricky taco cups! These crispy and flavorful cups are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, taco seasoning, and all your favorite toppings. Whether you're a seasoned taco lover or new to Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY TACO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lean ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomato, diced green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, large flour tortillas

Provided by Iris Tian

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 taco cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 envenlope
6 oz diced tomato
4 oz diced green chilies, 1 can
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
  • Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
  • Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
  • Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 1 gram

TRICKY TACO CUPS



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Fools of all ages will fall in love with these sensationally sneaky sweets that look like taco salads. Crunchy waffle bowls are filled with chocolate ice cream, then topped with tinted coconut "lettuce" and "cheese", maraschino cherry "tomatoes" and black licorice "olives".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ground pecans
1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream
1-3/4 teaspoons water, divided
6 drops green food coloring
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
4 drops yellow food coloring
6 waffle ice cream bowls
6 tablespoons whipped topping
3 pieces black rope licorice, cut into 1/4-inch slices
9 maraschino cherries, patted dry, halved

Steps:

  • Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Drop small scoops of ice cream into pecans; roll to coat. Place on a baking sheet; freeze until firm. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons water and green food coloring; add 1-1/2 cups coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine yellow food coloring and remaining water; add remaining coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint., Place coated ice cream balls in waffle bowls. Sprinkle with green coconut. Dollop with whipped topping. Sprinkle with the yellow coconut and licorice; top with the cherries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY TACO CUPS



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These zesty little cups rank high on my list of favorites because they combine three things I look for in a recipe: fast, easy and delicious! They make a simply fantastic finger food for parties, and my guests have fun selecting their desired toppings. -Ashley Jarvies, Manassa, CO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and refried beans; heat through., Unroll each tube of dough into a long rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 12 pieces; press lightly onto bottoms and up sides of 24 ungreased muffin cups. , Fill each muffin cup with a rounded tablespoon of beef mixture; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake 14-16 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Cool taco cups in pans 10 minutes before removing. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BREAKFAST TACO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Breakfast Taco Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, large flour tortillas, vegetarian refried beans, egg, shredded mexican cheese blend, cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaf

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 large flour tortillas
¾ cup vegetarian refried beans
¾ cup egg, scrambled
¼ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
3 cherry tomatoes, quartered
fresh cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Stack the tortillas and cut off the edges so the tortillas are square. Then, quarter the squares so you have 12 small tortilla pieces.
  • Press a tortilla square into each cup of the prepared muffin tin.
  • Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon of refried beans, 1 tablespoon of scrambled eggs, and 1 teaspoon of cheese and top with a cherry tomato quarter.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges of the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 0 grams

TANGY TURKEY TACO CUPS



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Serve these hand-held biscuit cups as a snack for game day, or as an easy family main dish.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Borden Cheese

Time 14m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
3 slices Borden® American Singles, cut into 4 small squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Separate 6 biscuits into 2 rounds each. Gently stretch each round into a 5-inch circle. Press into cups of a non-stick muffin tin.
  • Lightly oil a skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in skillet, separating into small pieces as it browns. When turkey is no longer pink, turn heat down to medium-low. Add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce; continue cooking until heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • Fill biscuit-lined muffin cups with turkey mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and hot, about 13 minutes.
  • Divide each slice of cheese into quarters, and place one-quarter slice on top of each filled cup.
  • Bake 3 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
  • Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then place on a rack until cool enough to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 889.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

EASY TACO CUPS RECIPE



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A simple and fun twist on tacos that are so easy to make, even the kids can do it!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 small flour tortillas
1 can 12 oz can chicken
1 can 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 Tablespoons reduced sodium taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes (diced (optional topping))
1 cup lettuce (shredded (optional topping))
½ cup sour cream ((optional topping))
½ cup guacamole ((optional topping))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place each tortilla in a large muffin hole.
  • Add chicken, black beans, taco seasoning, and cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; remove and let cool.
  • Add tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream and any other topping you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 599 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Meat: Use ground beef, turkey, or chicken that is at least 80% lean.
  • Season the Meat Well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the meat, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook the Meat Thoroughly: Make sure the meat is cooked through before assembling the taco cups.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables and herbs whenever possible for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overfill the Taco Cups: Be careful not to overfill the taco cups, or they will become soggy.
  • Serve Immediately: Taco cups are best served immediately after they are assembled.

Conclusion:

Taco cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties or gatherings. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful taco cups. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy party food, give taco cups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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