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Mini Tacos

These Mini Tacos are a fun party appetizer that's easy to make with less than 8 ingredients and comes together in 25 minutes. Customize them with your own spices and toppings, or even set out a toppings bar for guests to enjoy.
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Ingredients

Taco Seasoning (See note)

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper

The rest:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 bell paper, diced
  • 1/3 cup fire roasted frozen corn (alternatively you could use fresh corn)
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Olive oil for brushing tacos
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese
  • Guacamole, sour cream and/or salsa for serving
  • Chopped cilantro for topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, add to a baking rack with a baking sheet underneath.
  • Brown ground beef on the stove over medium heat. Add seasoning and salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef. You might need to remove a bit of the liquid from the beef in order to nicely brown the meat.
  • Once browned, add the fire roasted corn and the red bell pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Using a 3 ¼-inch biscuit cutter or 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut each tortilla into a smaller circle. 
  • Brush tortillas with oil and flip. Brush other side and add filling to each.
  • Shred cheese and add on top of the filling. Transfer to the oven for about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Working quickly, fold tacos in half and flatten using a spatula. Make sure to work fast so that the tacos stay shut on the melted cheese. Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • I like to serve with guacamole, salsa and/or sour cream but you can really serve it however you like.

Notes

Note: You could easily skip a step and buy store bought taco seasoning