Description
These Mini Phyllo Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, served in crispy phyllo shells for a bite-sized appetizer that’s perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Filling:
- 1 package mini phyllo shells (about 15 shells)
- ½ pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa or diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey with olive oil until browned. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the shells: Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet, fill with taco meat, top with cheese, and bake until melted and crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Top each taco cup with sour cream, salsa or tomatoes, and green onions or cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
- For a vegetarian version, use lentils or plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
