Description
Crispy High-Protein Bacon Cheeseburger Taco cup are a deliciously easy dinner option, combining the savory goodness of a cheeseburger with the hand-held appeal of tacos. Perfect for a weeknight meal or game day snack, they deliver a big punch of protein.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small taco-sized flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook until no longer pink.
3. 3. Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Press each tortilla into the muffin cup.
4. 4. Evenly distribute the cooked beef into each tortilla cup. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
5. 5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until tortillas are crispy and cheese is bubbly.
6. 6. Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Best Practices: Use lean ground beef for less grease. Press tortillas firmly into the muffin tin and spray well for crispiness. Consider adding chili powder or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg