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Mini Tacos
These baked mini tacos are quick, crispy delicious, and perfect for little hands. Add your family's favorite taco toppings for a meal that is fun to make and eat!
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
24
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 02
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Be sure to break up the meat into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- 03
Add the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook over medium-low heat until sauce has absorbed into the meat, about 3-5 minutes.
- 04
Lay out warmed tortillas across the baking sheets. Brush or spray both sides with olive oil. Add a generous amount of cheese to each of the tortilla and top with beef mixture.
- 05
Bake for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully fold tacos in half. Press gently. If they keep opening up, you can take a second baking sheet and place it on top of the baking sheet with the tacos.
- 06
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the exterior of the tortillas browns and gets crispy.
- 07
Enjoy immediately with desired toppings.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 serving
- Calories
- 136
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 15g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 295mg
Variations & swaps
Chicken Mini Taco Variation
- To make chicken mini tacos, substitute the ground beef with:
- Finely chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- Rotisserie chicken works especially well
- Season with mild taco seasoning and a small splash of water or broth to keep the filling moist. This option is great for kids who prefer softer textures and milder flavors.
Vegetarian Mini Taco Variation
- For a vegetarian version, use one of the following fillings:
- Mashed black beans – see the ultimate guide to beans for babies for tips on how to prepare
- Lentils – for tips on how to prepare, check out lentils for babies
- Refried beans
- Tofu – see cooking tips in the ultimate guide to tofu for babies
- Mushrooms
- Warm the filling with a bit of taco seasoning and assemble as directed. These are naturally softer and work especially well for toddlers and younger eaters.
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