Description
These Red, White, and Blue Taco Bites are perfect for any patriotic celebration. With colorful toppings on crisp tortilla chips, they are a festive and delicious appetizer that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Meat:
- 24 scoop-shaped tortilla chips
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmering for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Taco Bites: Arrange tortilla scoop chips on a serving platter. Fill each with a spoonful of taco meat, then top with a small dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with diced red bell pepper and a few blueberries for the “red” and “blue” colors. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with seasoned black beans.
- You can also use guacamole in place of sour cream for a fresh twist.
- Best assembled right before serving so the chips stay crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
