Recipe Card of Best Tiny Tacos
Prepare to wow your guests with these bite-sized delights. These tiny tacos, featuring a crispy cheese shell and savory filling, are the ultimate party appetizers that everyone will love.
Ingredients list
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp grated lime zest plus 1 tsp fresh juice
- 1/4 cup water plus 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided
- 2 tsp ground cumin divided
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb ground round
- 1 yellow onion small, finely chopped (about 6 oz)
- 4 garlic cloves medium, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 1 can diced hot green chiles (4 oz)
- 16 oz flour tortillas 8-inch package
- 9 oz sharp Cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix sour cream, cilantro, lime zest and juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and salt in a small bowl. Blend well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add ground round in clumps and cook untouched until deeply browned, 6-8 minutes. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until fully done, about 2 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, stirring often over medium-high heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in chili powder, coriander, remaining cumin, and salt. Stir constantly until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add chiles and remaining water to the skillet. Cook, stirring until the mixture becomes saucy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and clean the skillet.
- Stack tortillas and use a 2 1/4-inch pastry cutter to create 65 circles.
- In a skillet on medium, place teaspoon-sized Cheddar mounds, pressing a tortilla circle gently into each.
- Place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of beef and 1/2 teaspoon cheese on each tortilla. Cook until cheese on bottom is sizzling, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place each taco on a plate lined with a paper towel. Fold gently in half, keeping the filling intact, and press lightly until the shell is set. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven to crisp them back up before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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