Mini Turkey Taco Cups
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • For the taco meat:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • For the Taco Cups:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut in half
  • 1 can refried beans
  • ½ of the cooked ground turkey mixture
  • 1 cup or half bag of Cabot shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Taco toppings like: guacamole, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, lettuce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. While oven is heating, cook turkey meat (this can also be done a day or two ahead): heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons olive oil and onions and cook for a couple minutes, then add ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add spices, stir and cook for ~ 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer until done, 3-5 more minutes.
  2. To assemble taco cups, take half of a tortilla (if your tortillas are too hard, you can warm them in the microwave until soft and pliable), cut an inch slit in the middle of the straight side so that you can join ends together to form a cup. Using your fingers, firmly press into the cup of nonstick muffin tin. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  3. Using the tablespoon of olive oil, brush each tortilla cup with some oil. Place ~2 teaspoons of refried beans in the bottom of each tortilla cup. Layer with 2 tablespoons of taco meat and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Repeat until all 12 cups are filled. Bake for 10-12 minute or until lightly brown.
  4. Enjoy taco cups warm or cold, they can be reheated for snacks and topped with desired taco toppings.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/turkey-taco-cups/