Touchdown Taco Cups Beef (Printable)

Savory tortilla cups loaded with spiced beef, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, topped with fresh veggies.

# What You Need:

→ Beef Mixture

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→ Taco Cups

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→ Toppings

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# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Warm tortillas slightly until pliable. Press each tortilla into a muffin cup, folding edges as needed to fit.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
04 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Spoon beef mixture evenly into tortilla cups. Top each with a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and tortilla edges are crispy and golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing.
09 - Top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, olives, and cilantro as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • They are essentially adorable handheld tacos that require no awkward folding or falling apart
  • The crispy tortilla edges combined with melty cheese create the most satisfying texture contrast
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  • Warming the tortillas first is non negotiable because cold tortillas will crack when you try to press them into the cups
  • Letting them cool for those 5 minutes prevents the cheese from oozing out when you remove them from the pan
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  • Use a small ladle or cookie scoop to distribute the beef evenly so every cup has the same filling amount
  • Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet to catch any cheese overflow that might burn on the bottom of your oven

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