Taco Salad Cups
Taco Salad Cups are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, served in crispy tortilla shells. These bite-sized delights are loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy avocado dressing that creates a deliciously satisfying experience. Perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, Taco Salad Cups can be easily customized to fit any taste or dietary preference. Impress your guests or family with this easy-to-make dish that’s sure to become a regular favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup avocado dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press each tortilla into the muffin tin to form cups and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions.
- Once the beef is seasoned, assemble the cups by layering beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese in each tortilla shell.
- Drizzle with avocado dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco Salad Cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg