Taco Appetizer
Transform your next party or game day spread with this irresistible Taco Appetizer—a vibrant and crowd-pleasing dish that combines all your favorite taco flavors in a bite-sized format. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is piled high on a bed of crispy tortilla chips and layered with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy dollops of sour cream, and tangy black olives. A sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch, while lime wedges on the side provide a zesty kick. Ready in just 30 minutes and bursting with texture and flavor, this easy taco-inspired appetizer is ideal for sharing and guarantees to leave everyone reaching for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 cups Tortilla chips
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 whole Lime wedges
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks (approximately 6-8 minutes).
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Arrange the tortilla chips on a large serving platter or tray.
Spoon the cooked taco meat evenly over the chips.
Top the meat with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Dollop sour cream evenly across the platter and sprinkle with sliced black olives and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the taco appetizer, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.9 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.3 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4750 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 130.8 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1543 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2226 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
