HOW TO MAKE MINI TACO CUPS | MAKE MINI TACO CUPS AT HOME

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Arrange taco shells in a muffin tin to form cups.

Spoon refried beans into the bottom of each taco shell.

Fill each shell with the seasoned ground beef mixture.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese, distributing evenly among the cups.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and avocado.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.

Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

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