Description
A delicious and crispy loaded double cheeseburger taco cup filled with seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 12 small taco shells
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Cook for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil. Press a taco shell into each cup of the tin.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the shells are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle ranch dressing over each cup.
- Top with diced pickles and crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the beef while cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg