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.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once the tart shells are cool, spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the taco meat mixture into each shell.

Step 8

Top each tart with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese while the meat is still warm to allow the cheese to melt slightly.

Step 9

Add a dollop of sour cream to each tart, followed by diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and a sprinkle of green onions.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Taco Tarts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1206.9 grams (1206.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3189

Total Fat 234.40g	301%
Saturated Fat 100.70g	504%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 355mg	118%
Sodium 3569mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 206.90g	75%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 20.20g
Protein 99.00g	198%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1176mg	90%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1246mg	27%

*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: 63.3%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 24.8%