Description

Crispy mini tacos with cheese shells filled with seasoned beef and topped with a tangy lime crema—bite‑sized, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or parties.

Ingredients

Ground beef (or lean ground round)

Yellow onion, finely chopped

Garlic, minced

Chili powder

Ground cumin

Ground coriander

Salt

Hot green chiles, diced

Flour tortillas (8‑inch), cut into mini circles

Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Sour cream

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime zest and lime juice

Water

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Instructions

Mix sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and water to make crema. Set aside.
Brown ground beef in a skillet, add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt; add diced green chiles and a little water. Simmer until saucy.
Use a round cutter to cut circles from tortillas.
Heat a skillet and melt small mounds of shredded cheddar until golden and crispy.
Press a tortilla circle into melted cheese; top with beef, then more cheese.
Once cheese is crispy and holds shape, fold each taco in half and hold until set.
Serve tacos with drizzle of lime crema.

Notes

Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
For vegetarian version, substitute beef with beans or shredded chicken.
Try Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for spice in the shells.
For extra crunch, crisp folded tacos briefly in a dry skillet.
Pre-cut tortilla circles and make beef filling ahead; assemble tacos just before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Finger Food
Method: Skillet frying/melting
Cuisine: Southwestern/American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6–7 mini tacos
Calories: 300
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg