Big Game Mini Tacos (Printable)
Bite-sized tacos packed with seasoned beef and fresh toppings paired with creamy guacamole.
# What You Need:
→ Mini Tacos
01 - 24 mini corn or flour tortillas (3-4 inch diameter)
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ cup water
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
16 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - ½ cup sour cream (optional)
18 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Guacamole
19 - 3 ripe avocados
20 - 1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced
21 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
22 - 1 clove garlic, minced
23 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
24 - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
25 - ½ teaspoon salt
26 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat mini tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable, about 15-20 seconds per side.
05 - In a medium bowl, mash avocados to desired consistency. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
06 - Spoon a small portion of seasoned beef into each warm tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Add sour cream and jalapeño slices if desired.
07 - Arrange mini tacos on a serving platter. Serve immediately with guacamole on the side or dollop a small amount onto each taco.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything tastes better when you can eat it in two bites
- The homemade guacamole alone is worth the avocado prices
- People will hover around your kitchen until theyre gone
02 -
- Warm tortillas crack less than cold ones
- Seeding tomatoes prevents soggy tacos
- The beef needs that water simmer for best texture
03 -
- Mix sour cream into the guacamole for extra creaminess
- Bake filled tacos at 375°F for 5 minutes if you want them crispy