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Three Mini Tacos filled with ground beef, topped with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocado sauce. Served with lime wedges and a bowl of green sauce on the side.

Mini Tacos Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
These mini tacos layer seasoned ground beef, a creamy blended green salsa, and build-your-own toppings onto warm street-taco-size tortillas, a fun, budget-minded appetizer or light dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mini Tacos
Servings: 8
Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup water

To assemble the tacos:

  • 8 mini flour tortillas
  • ½ cup lettuce finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • ¼ cup tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup red onions chopped

For the Green salsa:

  • 1 small avocado
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Mix in the tomato paste, Mexican seasoning, and water. Cook over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
    2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, ½ cup water
  • Blend the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
    1 small avocado, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 lime, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, Salt and pepper
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the tortillas for 10 seconds per side, then transfer them to a plate with a towel to keep them warm.
    8 mini flour tortillas
  • Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef, then top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with the green salsa and enjoy!
    ¼ cup Mexican cheese blend, ¼ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup red onions, ½ cup lettuce

Notes

  • Brown the beef in a hot skillet and drain nearly all the fat so the filling stays rich without turning greasy.
  • Cook the beef to 160°F (71°C), and reheat any leftovers to 165°F (74°C).
  • Blend the green salsa close to serving, since cut avocado browns as it sits; a squeeze of lime refreshes it.
  • Warm the tortillas a few seconds a side so they fold without cracking.
  • Keep the seasoned beef in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen, stored separately from the tortillas and toppings so nothing goes soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 4mg
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