Rons Mini Taco Bites Recipes

MINI TACO BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium sized frying pan on medium high heat. Add ground meat and cook while stirring for about 10 minutes or until meat is browned and no longer pink.
• Add sauce to skillet and turn heat to low. Simmer for 5 more minutes until pan is bubbling.
• Fill the dippers with a small amount of ground meat then top with assorted toppings.

MINI MUFFIN TIN TACO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
• Cut tortillas into small rounds with biscuit cutters. Save the leftover pieces of tortilla, place them in a ziploc bag and stash them in the freezer. Leftover pieces are great for things like tortilla soup.
• Place butter in a microwave safe bowl, place in microwave for about 20 seconds. Spread the butter on both sides of each tiny tortilla. Gently shape and press each tortilla into the muffin tins. You can use a small cup, measuring cup, or even the end of a honey dripper to help push each tortilla into the tins. Place in the oven and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on how light or dark you like your shells. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as you cook, continue cooking until the meat is browned and the juices run clear. Add taco season and 1 cup of water, allow to come to a boil while stirring occasionally over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer. Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture is perfectly thick and not runny. Transfer taco meat to a serving vessel.
• Chop up all the toppings and place them all in serving dishes.
• Shred the cheese and place in a serving vessel. Call it a vessel, the kids will howl with laughter.
• Place everything on the table and let the kids go to town making their mini muffin tin taco bites.
• Serve with a big old taco loving smile!

MINI MEXICAN TACO BITES

Steps:

• 1. Prepare your skillet and season then brown your ground beef/turkey until no longer pink. Drain, if necessary.
• 2. Add in your Frontera Taco Skillet sauce or whatever taco seasoning sauce you are using. Once done, cover and put to the side.
• 3. TO PREPARE WONTON WRAPPERS: You will need a mini muffin tray, non-stick spray, and wonton wrappers. Preheat oven to 350F.
• 4. Take one wrapper and spray with non-stick spray then fit the wrapper into the mini muffin tin.
• 5. When tray is filled, place into the oven and watch carefully until the wrappers turn a golden brown. Do not get distracted as they turn very quickly.
• 6. When wrappers are golden brown, remove from oven and wait for them to cool.
• 7. Then remove the wrappers and place on a rack. Proceed to stuff them as you would a regular taco.

MINI TACO BITES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. Make pico de gallo: combine tomato, onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
• Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out 4 small taco shells from each tortilla. Save the scraps and toast them for a crispy garnish for salads or soups . Warm the tortillas for 10 to 20 seconds, covered, in a microwave, or wrap in foil and heat in a warm oven until pliable.
• Brush both sides of each tiny tortilla using 2 teaspoons of oil and sprinkle with salt, keeping them covered and warm in between. Press into openings of a mini muffin tin. Repeat with 11 more little tortillas, lightly reheating if needed to keep them pliable.
• Repeat with a second mini muffin tin or repeat after cooking first batch of mini taco shells, for a total of 24.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of oil followed by ground beef . Cook, breaking up into small pieces, until no longer pink. Use a spoon to scoop out any excess oil.
• Add picante sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer watery. Taste for seasoning.
• Add a heaping spoonful of beef mixture to each tortilla shell, followed by a dollop of crema, a scoop of homemade pico de gallo, and a sprig of cilantro.

TACO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
• Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, salsa, green onion, garlic powder, and sugar together in a bowl. Add eggs and mix well; spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until each taco bite is set in the middle, about 15 minutes.

RON'S MINI TACO BITES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Wipe grease from the skillet.
• Combine water and taco seasoning mix in the same skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add cooked beef along with refried beans; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble tortilla scoops on individual plates. Scoop a small amount of beef mixture into each scoop, filling to the top. Add Cheddar cheese, diced tomato, and sour cream on top.