Mini Tacos with Salsa Guacamole (Printer-friendly)
Bite-sized corn tacos with seasoned beef, fresh salsa, and creamy guacamole for easy, flavorful snacking.
# What you'll need:
→ Mini Tacos
01 - 16 mini corn tortillas or cut regular tortillas into small rounds
02 - 9 oz ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Salsa
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Guacamole
17 - 2 ripe avocados
18 - 1 small tomato, diced
19 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
20 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
22 - 2 oz shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
23 - Fresh cilantro leaves
24 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Mash avocados in a separate bowl until slightly chunky. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more until fragrant. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook while breaking up meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed and keep warm.
04 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
05 - Place a spoonful of seasoned beef mixture on each warmed tortilla. Top with fresh salsa and guacamole. Add shredded cheese and cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tiny size means you can eat twelve and nobody judges you because they're doing the exact same thing
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day prepping
02 -
- Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking when folded
- Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes before serving
03 -
- Drain the beef well after cooking to prevent soggy tortillas
- Use corn tortillas for gluten free guests