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Taco Cups Recipe

Taco Cups Recipe

Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gr ground beef
  • 1 cup tomato salsa
  • ¼ cup water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 low carb tortillas 4 1/2 inch tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Toppings:
  • 1 tomato diced
  • red onion thinly sliced
  • Guacamole optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Lightly spray a 6 count muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press each tortilla into the prepared 6 count muffin tin.
  • Use your fingers to gently press the bottom of the tortilla into the well of each muffin tin.
  • Evenly sprinkle ¾ cup mozzarella cheese into the bottom of each.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden in color.
  • While the shells are baking, cook the ground beef, cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • When it’s almost cooked through add salsa, water or beef broth, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in remaining ¼ cup cheese and parmesan cheese and cook for an additional minute or two, or until sauce is thickened.
  • Fill the taco meat into each taco cup.
  • Top with tomatoes, onions and a slice of jalapeno.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings (sour cream, salsa or guacamole).

Enjoy and love your Pure Plate!

    Keyword Taco Cups