Serves 12
111 cal · 35 min
Kid-Friendly Taco Cups
Recipe GLPRd65738b4965e39
Savory ground pork seasoned with warm spices, sautéed with fresh vegetables and tender spinach, then nestled into crispy serving cups. Topped with a bright lime-cilantro tomato salsa and shredded cheddar cheese, these handheld taco cups are perfect for kids and adults alike. Each bite delivers seasoned pork, peppers, and a burst of fresh flavor—easy to pick up and fun to eat.
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Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound ground pork
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup shredded baby spinach
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
juice of 1 lime
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and stir occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, ground pork, diced yellow and green bell peppers, and shredded spinach to the skillet. Stir continuously, breaking up the pork with a spoon or spatula, until the meat crumbles and begins to cook through, approximately 6 minutes.
Add the chili powder, salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the pork mixture.
Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes more, stirring frequently, until the pork is fully cooked and no pink remains. Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the skillet from heat and set the pork mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, combine the quartered heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Season the tomato mixture with a pinch of additional salt if desired, and toss gently to combine.
Arrange 12 serving cups on a platter. Spoon equal portions of the cooked pork mixture into each cup, filling them evenly.
Top each taco cup with a spoonful of the fresh lime-cilantro tomato mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Serve the taco cups immediately while the pork is warm and the cups are still crisp.
