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Cheesy Potato and Olive Taco Cups

These taco cups are loaded with cheesy goodness, seasoned beef, green onions, and potatoes plus we are maximizing our flavor by adding Real California Olives Which add a delicious silky and buttery flavor. The crispy potatoes and ground beef are seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and combined with a blend of cheeses that holds everything together as they make their way to their individual flour tortilla cups. These little taco cups are crispy, with a cheesy center and are topped with fresh sour cream, lemon kissed cilantro and tomato.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Green California Olives sliced
  • 1/4 Cup Black California Olives sliced
  • 3 Flour Tortillas
  • 3 Russet Potatoes Medium
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Green Onions
  • 1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 C Mexican Cheese Blend Shredded
  • 1/2 Lb Ground beef
  • 1/3 C Sour cream
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Himalayan Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Chipotle
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Dried Oregano

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick cupcake pan

Method
 

  1. Begin by cutting the flour tortillas into 4 even cross sections. You will be left with 12 triangles that will be the base for the taco shells. Place each piece onto a non-stick cupcake pan (or spray) Gently push the center of each tortilla to mold to the pan.
  2. Peel the potatoes, cubing them and placing them in a medium bowl.
  3. To a skillet on medium heat, add the olive oil and the potatoes until crispy adding in 1 Tbsp of the homemade taco seasoning.
  4. Once crispy add in the ground meat with another 1/2 Tbsp of the taco seasoning over the beef, Remove from heat once completely cooked and browned.
  5. Slice the olives, green onions, cilantro, tomato (keep separate)
  6. To the pan with the potatoes and ground beef add in the Mexican cheese blend, olives and green onions, mix to combine ingredients.
  7. Add a light layer of cheddar cheese to the base of each of the cups
  8. Next add a spoonful of the mixture into each of the taco cups and add another light layer of cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Place in a pre-heated oven at 350 °F for 15-16 minutes until the tortillas crisp and are golden on the edges.
  10. Allow to cool just slightly and then load with your desired toppings and enjoy!! If not serving right away, wait to add toppings until ready to serve.
  11. To reheat place in the oven at 350 for around 6-7 checking on them half way through to make sure they don't over brown.