
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1
111
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Carbs
7g
Fat
1g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
259mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 3 g · Cholesterol 28 mg
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Ingredients
low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon
white onion, chopped
1 small
garlic, minced
1 tablespoon
ground pork
1 pound
yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2
green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2
baby spinach, shredded
1 cup
chili powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon
paprika (smoked, if available)
1/2 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup
lime, juiced
1
fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and chopped onion. Stir occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ground pork, peppers and spinach. Stir to crumble meat, cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
- 3
Return to heat and add seasonings, stirring to combine. Brown meat 2–3 minutes more and until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Season with salt if desired.
- 5
Arrange 12 serving cups on a platter and fill with cooked pork mixture. Top with your choice of toppings and tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Created by the National Pork Board, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program
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