Mini Tacos Salsa Guacamole (Print version)
Bite-sized tacos with seasoned beef, topped with fresh salsa and creamy guacamole for tasty gatherings.
# 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
→ Fresh 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
→ Creamy 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. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined for a chunky texture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, 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 20-30 seconds on each side until pliable.
05 - Place a spoonful of beef mixture on each tortilla. Top with salsa and guacamole. Add cheese and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Everything tastes better in miniature form, something about popping an entire taco into your mouth creates this perfect bite where all flavors hit at once
- The beef seasoning blend hits that smoky, slightly sweet note that makes people reach for just one more, even when they swore they were done
- Homemade salsa and guacamole transform these from party food into something people actually remember and ask about later
02 -
- The beef mixture can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the spices have time to settle into the meat
- Guacamole will turn brown if you make it too early, but pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface buys you a few hours
- These disappear faster than you expect, so if you're feeding more than four people, double the recipe
03 -
- If your tortillas are cracking when you fold them, wrap the warm ones in a clean kitchen towel for 5 minutes to steam slightly
- A sprinkle of cotija cheese instead of cheddar adds that authentic Mexican restaurant flavor everyone loves but cant quite place