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Mini Mexican-style Tacos

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food culture of Mexico, tacos are a staple that reflect the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally filled with various meats, vegetables, and salsas, they embody the spirit of communal eating and celebration. Mini tacos have gained popularity as a fun appetizer or party food, allowing for a variety of fillings and toppings, making them a favorite in gatherings worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 - 2 tbsps Oil
1 cup finely chopped Onion
2 tbsps finely minced Garlic
1 cup finely chopped Mushroom
2 lbs ground Beef
1 tbsp Cumin powder
1 tbsp fresh cracked Peppercorns
1 tsp Salt or Salt to taste
4 tbsps Chipotles in Adobo sauce
1/4 cup Beef stock or Water
2 tbsps each of diced Red & Green Peppers
Salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped Coriander
Flour Tortillas cut in circles
Corn Tortillas
1 - 2 tbsps grated Cheese per Taco
2 - 3 tbsps filling per Taco
Chopped Jalapeno peppers
Chopped Coriander

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils provide a plant-based option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

small corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the Beef filling by heating up some oil

2

Add the Onion & Garlic & saute

3

Add The Mushroom

4

Add the Beef followed by the Cumin, Peppercorns & Salt

5

Add the Chipotle sauce

6

Mix everything together and saute

7

Add the Beef stock, cover and cook

8

Add the diced Peppers and Salt to taste

9

Add the Coriander and cool

10

To make just the Taco shells cut circles out of the flour Tortillas and place in the cavities of an upside down cupcake tray

11

To keep these from closing in the oven, place a cannoli tube or something similar in between

12

Bake till crispy and reserve

13

Fill and garnish any way you like

14

For the stuffed Tacos, lay down some Corn Tortillas on a Baking sheet

15

Add some Cheese, then some Beef filling, Jalapeños, Coriander and more Cheese

16

Place in the oven till the Cheese melts, then fold and bake for a few extra minutes and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwarming

Equipment Needed

cupcake traycannoli tubebaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tacos de MiniaturaMini Tacos
Local Name: Tacos mini al estilo mexicano

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