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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Arrange the tortilla chips on a large serving platter or tray.

Step 4

Spoon the cooked taco meat evenly over the chips.

Step 5

Top the meat with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Dollop sour cream evenly across the platter and sprinkle with sliced black olives and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the taco appetizer, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1443.9 grams (1443.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3386

Total Fat 242.90g	311%
Saturated Fat 85.30g	426%
Polyunsaturated Fat 44.30g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 4750mg	207%
Total Carbohydrate 202.10g	73%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 15.70g
Protein 130.80g	262%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1543mg	119%
Iron 18mg	100%
Potassium 2226mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 23.0%