Mini Tacos with Salsa Guacamole (Printable)
Bite-sized tacos with seasoned beef, fresh salsa, and creamy guacamole; perfect for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ For the Mini Tacos
01 - 16 mini corn tortillas (or cut regular tortillas into small rounds)
02 - 9 oz ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ For the Salsa
11 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ For the Guacamole
17 - 2 ripe avocados
18 - 1 small tomato, diced
19 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
22 - 2 oz shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
23 - Fresh cilantro leaves
24 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Mash avocados in a separate bowl. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined to maintain a chunky texture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook while breaking up meat for approximately 8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. Keep warm.
04 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds on each side until pliable and lightly toasted.
05 - Place a spoonful of seasoned beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with fresh salsa and guacamole. Add shredded cheese and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These disappear faster than any appetizer I have ever served, and the assembly line becomes a party activity
- The homemade salsa and guacamole make all the difference, and people will think you spent hours
02 -
- The guacamole will brown if exposed to air for too long, so press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if you need to make it ahead
- Mini tortillas dry out faster than regular ones, so keep them covered and warm them right before serving
03 -
- Double the guacamole recipe because it will disappear before the tacos are gone
- Warm your serving platter in the oven for a few minutes so the tacos stay hot longer