Kid-Friendly Taco Cups
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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.

25 min12 servings

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

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

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. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Season with salt if desired.

  5. 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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