Description
Mini Baked Beef Tacos bring fast, bold Mexican flavor to your table in just 20 minutes. Crispy mini shells hold seasoned ground beef, smoky beef pepperoni, melted cheddar, and tangy taco sauce, then bake until golden. Top with fresh diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream for crunch and creaminess. This budget, oven‑baked recipe is perfect for busy families, game nights, or meal‑prep, delivering restaurant taste without the fuss, and satisfying flavor that everyone loves.!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup beef pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 12 mini taco shells
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef in skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped beef pepperoni and taco sauce; cook 2‑3 minutes.
- Arrange mini taco shells on baking sheet.
- Spoon beef mixture into shells.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts and shells are crisp.
- Add diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of chili powder to the meat. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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