Taco Tarts
Elevate your taco night with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful Taco Tarts—an exciting twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly golden, flaky pie crusts form the base for these bite-sized delights, which are filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef and topped with melty cheddar cheese, refreshing sour cream, and a medley of fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and green onions. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a quick and fun way to bring bold Tex-Mex flavors to the table. Ideal for parties, appetizers, or even a fun family dinner, these Taco Tarts are a crowd-pleaser that combines all the best parts of tacos in a convenient, handheld form.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Refrigerated pie crusts
- 250 grams Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 60 ml Water
- 120 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
- 120 ml Sour cream
- 100 grams Diced tomatoes
- 80 grams Shredded lettuce
- 40 grams Sliced black olives
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter (about 3-4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll scraps to cut out additional circles if needed.
Press each dough circle into the wells of a greased muffin tin to form tart shells. Prick the bottoms of the shells with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
Bake the tart shells in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the muffin tin.
While the tart shells are baking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
Drain the excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Once the tart shells are cool, spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the taco meat mixture into each shell.
Top each tart with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese while the meat is still warm to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
Add a dollop of sour cream to each tart, followed by diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and a sprinkle of green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Taco Tarts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 2% | |
*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.
