Description
Mexican-inspired enchilada cups deliver a compact, flavor-packed appetizer perfect for gatherings. Crispy wonton wrappers cradle spicy chicken, melted cheese, and zesty salsa, inviting friends to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) ground beef, 80-85% lean
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 10 oz (283 g) red enchilada sauce
- 14 oz (397 g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup (118 ml) canned whole kernel corn
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped tomato
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 small avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preparation: Gently press tortillas into muffin tin cavities, using aluminum foil balls to maintain structural shape and create delicate edible vessels.
- Toasting: Roast tortilla shells in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp foundation.
- Meat Fusion: Brown ground meat in a skillet, crumbling thoroughly, then drain excess grease. Integrate enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and jalapeños to develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Assembly: Generously fill crisp tortilla cups with the seasoned meat mixture, ensuring even distribution without overflowing.
- Cheese Transformation: Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over filled cups, creating a complete coverage that promises a melted, glossy finish.
- Final Baking: Return muffin tin to the oven for 10 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and develop a bubbling, appetizing surface.
- Garnishing: Adorn the enchilada cups with a vibrant medley of chopped cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado slices to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serving: Present immediately, preserving the crisp texture and warm, inviting essence of the dish.
Notes
- Structural Reinforcement: Use aluminum foil balls to help tortillas maintain shape and prevent collapsing during baking.
- Tortilla Transformation: Prebake tortillas at 350°F for 15 minutes to create crispy, sturdy cups that hold fillings perfectly.
- Meat Preparation: Thoroughly drain excess grease from browned ground beef to prevent soggy, oily cups and ensure a cleaner flavor profile.
- Strategic Cheese Melting: Cover filled cups completely with cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes to achieve a glossy, bubbling top that enhances overall texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg