Mexican Bites

Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mexican Bites! Perfect for parties, game-day snacking, or festive dinners, this recipe combines all the classic Tex-Mex flavors in a single bite-sized treat. Crispy baked mini tortilla shells cradle a savory taco-seasoned ground beef filling, topped with melty cheddar cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, crunchy iceberg lettuce, creamy avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro and an optional kick of hot sauce, these vibrant morsels are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these Mexican-inspired appetizers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for anyone looking for easy party recipes, fun snack ideas, or Tex-Mex appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 Small flour tortillas (6-inch)
• 250 grams Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 100 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 Cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup Iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 4 tablespoons Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or cooking spray
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Using a round cookie cutter, cut out 2-3 small circles from each flour tortilla to create mini shells. Lightly spray a non-stick muffin tin with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil, and press each tortilla circle into the muffin cups to form a small bowl shape.

Step 3

Bake the mini tortilla shells in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan.

Step 4

While the shells are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, along with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and mix well, allowing the flavors to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6

To assemble the Mexican Bites, place a spoonful of the cooked ground beef mixture into each tortilla shell.

Step 7

Top the beef with a small sprinkle of shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 8

If desired, drizzle with hot sauce for extra spice.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Mexican Bites!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1833.1 grams (1833.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176

Total Fat 139.40g	179%
Saturated Fat 56.80g	284%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 308mg	103%
Sodium 7420mg	323%
Total Carbohydrate 159.20g	58%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 93.30g	187%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1061mg	82%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 4065mg	86%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 28.1%