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Creative Fun Dinner Ideas: Loaded Mini Taco Appetizer Scoops

These Loaded Mini Taco Appetizer Scoops feature crunchy corn tortilla chips filled with glistening seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and a thick dollop of sour cream. A perfect, visually stunning appetizer for your next party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag Corn Tortilla Scoops Approx 10 oz / 283g
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio (454g)
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Water 120ml
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 340g, orange sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream 120ml, thick and opaque
  • 3 whole Jalapeños Fresh, sliced into rounds

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For browning the beef
  • 1 Baking Sheet For melting the cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until finely crumbled and glistening. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and water. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce coats the meat.
  3. Fill corn scoops with meat, top with shredded cheddar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
  4. Top each scoop with a dollop of sour cream and a single jalapeño slice.

Notes

Wait 60 seconds after baking before adding sour cream to prevent melting.
Use a piping bag for the sour cream to get a professional look.