Mini Taco Towers with Avocado Crema

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Layered mini taco cups filled with seasoned beef and creamy avocado, built into fun tower structures. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, taco seasoning, corn tortillas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat, then stir in 1 packet taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Simmer for 2 minutes until absorbed, then set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 8 small corn tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over each. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  3. Step 3: Prepare avocado crema: in a food processor, combine 1 peeled avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Process until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of water if needed.
  4. Step 4: Assemble each mini taco tower: Place a baked tortilla on a plate, spread a thin layer of avocado crema on top, then add a spoonful of cooled beef mixture. Top with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of remaining cheddar cheese.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra avocado crema for dipping.

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