Taco Tartlets Appetizer

Name: Taco Tartlets Appetizer
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: FILLING:; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons taco sauce; 3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives; 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips; MEAT SHELLS:; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

The bright colors in these zippy little tarts make any gathering a festive one. They freeze well, too.—Mary Little, Richardson, Texas

Ingredients

FILLING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons taco sauce
3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
MEAT SHELLS:
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine beef, taco seasoning and water. Press into bottom and sides of mini-muffin cups.
Place a teaspoonful of filling into each meat shell; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 7-8 minutes or until beef is cooked and filling is bubbly. Remove immediately from pan.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 269 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Taco Tartlets in Country Ground Beef

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FarmerGig

Mar 18, 2010

I've made this recipe twice for parties and it has been a hit both times. It's unusual in that the meat is the cup, rather than a pastry cup, which makes it a big hit, especially with men. Not a girly appetizer.