Beefy Cheesy Taco Cups with Sweet Corn Salsa

These Beefy Cheesy Taco Cups are a fun and interactive meal that combines seasoned ground beef with gooey cheese, all nestled in crispy tortilla cups. Topped with a vibrant sweet corn salsa, this dish is perfect for both kids and adults, making dinner a delightful experience!

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20m prep
25m cook
6 servings
medium difficulty
Total: 45m
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tablespoon
for cooking the beef
ground beef
1 pound
preferably lean
taco seasoning
1 tablespoon
store-bought or homemade
water
1 quarter cup
for simmering the beef
flour tortillas
6 small
for the cups
shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup
for topping
sweet corn
1 cup
fresh or canned
diced tomatoes
1 half cup
fresh or canned
chopped red onion
1 quarter cup
for flavor
chopped cilantro
1 quarter cup
for freshness
lime
1 whole
for juice
salt
1 to taste
for seasoning
Instructions
1

Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

2

Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes. While the beef is cooking, cut 6 small flour tortillas into circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.

3

Press each tortilla circle into the cups of a greased muffin tin to form cups. Bake the tortilla cups in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are crispy and lightly golden.

4

Remove the tortilla cups from the oven and fill each with the seasoned beef mixture. Top each cup with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

5

Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6

While the taco cups are baking, prepare the sweet corn salsa by combining 1 cup of sweet corn, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of chopped red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, and salt to taste in a bowl.

7

Once the taco cups are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve the Beefy Cheesy Taco Cups warm, topped with the sweet corn salsa and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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