Make parties better with these mini taco bites in phyllo cups! A super easy and quick appetizer you can make that will definitely be a crowd pleaser.
INGREDIENTS
Here’s what you need to get these taco bites ready for your next gathering. This recipe makes 30 phyllo cup bites, but you can easily double this for a larger serving.
- 1/2 pound ground beef.
- Phyllo cups. I always find this in my grocery store in the frozen food aisle. Sometimes they are actually in the freezer and sometimes they are in a display in the aisle.
- Tomato paste with mixed with water.
- Seasonings: taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder.
- Sharp Cheddar cheese.
Then go in with any of your favorite toppings! I chose sour cream, guac, and diced red onions. But for some other ideas or to create a “build your own taco bite bar” you can add:
- Diced tomatoes
- Black beans
- Refried beans
- Corn
- Cilantro
- Chopped lettuce
- Salsa
HOW TO MAKE TACO BITES
These are so easy to make which is so important when you’re planning a party menu. The longest part of this recipe is cooking the ground beef. The rest is just fill, bake, garnish!
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and add the phyllo cups to a baking sheet.
Step 2. Cook the ground beef then drain the grease, and return the beef to the pan.
Step 3. Add the dry seasonings then combine the tomato paste with water and pour over the seasoning beef.
Step 4. Add the taco meat to the phyllo cups, top with cheese then bake for 10 minutes.
Top with any taco toppings you want then serve!
MAKE AHEAD TIPS
Now I know when you’re planning a party anything you can get done ahead of time is crucial! Save time by cooking up the ground beef and storing in the fridge then prepping any of the additional toppings. Then, once you’re ready just preheat the oven, fill the phyllo cups, and bake!
Leftovers are not ideal for these since the phyllo cup will get soggy once it’s filled and chilled in the fridge.
For more tasty treats in phyllo cups try some of these blog favorites!
Buffalo chicken bites
Raspberry Brie bacon bites
Spinach dip bites
And for more taco inspired recipes you can try one of these.
Smash chicken tacos
Taco stuffed peppers
Taco stuffed sweet potatoes
Taco Bites in Phyllo Cups
Taco bites are a perfect party appetizer! Taco seasoned ground beef added to phyllo cups then topped with cheese and any of your favorite taco toppings! Easily double this recipe for a large crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 phyllo cups
Ingredients
30 phyllo cups
1/2 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste mixed with 1/4 cup water
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Taco bite toppings
Diced red onions
Sour cream
Guac
…really anything you want!
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste with the water.
3. In a large frying pan fully cook the ground beef, drain the excess grease, then return the beef to pan.
4. Over medium-low heat add the seasonings and the tomato paste mixture to the cooked ground beef. Cook about 1- 2 minutes until thickened then remove from heat.
5. Add the ground beef mixture to the phyllo cups then top with the cheese, bake for 10 minutes.
Once cooked top with any toppings you want and enjoy!
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