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Crispy Muffin Tin Taco Bowls

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These crispy muffin tin taco bowls offer a quick and easy twist on traditional tacos with crunchy shells filled with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or snack attacks, they deliver bold flavors and satisfying textures in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas (corn tortillas for gluten-free option)
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Olive oil or cooking spray, enough to lightly coat tortillas
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly brush or spray both sides of each flour tortilla with olive oil.
  3. Press each tortilla firmly into the muffin tin cups, pushing down the center and up the sides to form a bowl shape.
  4. Bake the tortilla shells in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. While the shells bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onions; cook until beef is browned and onions are softened, about 7–8 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. If using, stir in black beans and cook for another minute to warm through.
  8. Remove tortilla bowls from oven and spoon the beef mixture evenly into each bowl.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each filled bowl.
  10. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes or salsa, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

Lightly brushing tortillas with olive oil is key for crispiness. Warm tortillas slightly before molding if they are floppy. Drain excess fat from beef for a lighter dish but leaving some adds flavor. Bake shells just until golden to avoid brittleness. Add cheese last and bake briefly to keep filling moist. Reheat leftovers in oven to maintain crispiness. Freeze unbaked filled shells for later use, bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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