Kid-Friendly Taco Cups

This recipe features crispy, baked taco cups filled with seasoned ground pork, cheese, and fresh toppings. These fun and easy-to-make mini tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a kid-friendly meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Yield

12 Servings

Serving size

1

Rating

3.40 of 5 (5 ratings)

Food groups

• Protein Foods: 1 ounces
• Vegetables: 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup baby spinach, shredded
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked, if available)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and chopped onion.
2. Stir occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ground pork, peppers and spinach.
4. Stir to crumble meat, cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Return to heat and add seasonings, stirring to combine.
5. Brown meat 2–3 minutes more and until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from heat and set aside. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
6. Season with salt if desired. Arrange 12 serving cups on a platter and fill with cooked pork mixture.
7. Top with your choice of toppings and tomatoes.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Notes

Optional ingredients: Avocado, corn, jalapeños, black beans, salsa, nonfat Greek yogurt

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Source

Recipe by: Created by the National Pork Board, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/kid-friendly-taco-cups. Federal works are public domain in the United States.