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Mini Taco Tarts

Mini Taco Tarts prepared dish

Mini taco tarts are a delightful and fun way to enjoy classic taco flavors in a bite-sized form. These crispy pastry shells are filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and topped with cheese and salsa for a delicious appetizer or snack.

This recipe is mexican style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salsa, sour cream, ground beef, mini phyllo pastry shells.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pound ground beef (cooked and crumbled)
  • 12 pieces mini phyllo pastry shells
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning to the beef and mix well, following package instructions for adding water if needed.
  4. Place the mini phyllo pastry shells on a baking sheet.
  5. Fill each pastry shell with a spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture.
  6. Top each filled shell with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the shells are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with diced cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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