Description
Delightful, bite-sized taco treats with a flaky crust, perfect for any gathering or as a fun weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 2 sheets Puff pastry
- 1 cup Shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup Black olives (for decorating)
- 1 Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a sauté pan over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning along with 1/4 cup water. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into circles—about 4 inches in diameter.
- Place pastry circles into greased muffin tins, pressing gently.
- Fill each cup with a spoonful of taco mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Top with another pastry circle, pressing edges to seal.
- Brush with the egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
Serve warm with sides like sour cream, guacamole, and fresh salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mini taco pies, appetizer, finger food, Halloween, party food, quick meal