Big Game Mini Tacos (Printable)
Bite-sized tacos with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and creamy guacamole, perfect for shared gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Mini Tacos
01 - 24 mini corn or flour tortillas (3–4 inch diameter)
02 - 1 lb ground beef
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - ¼ cup water
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
16 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - ½ cup sour cream (optional)
18 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
→ For the Guacamole
19 - 3 ripe avocados
20 - 1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced
21 - ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
22 - 1 clove garlic, minced
23 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
24 - 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
25 - ½ tsp salt
26 - ¼ tsp black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm the mini tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - In a bowl, mash avocados. Stir in tomato, red onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
06 - Spoon a small amount of beef into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Add sour cream and jalapeños if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with guacamole on the side or spoon a dollop onto each taco.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These mini tacos disappear faster than any other appetizer Ive ever served
- The homemade guacamole alone has converted dozens of avocado skeptics
- Everything can be prepped ahead so youre actually hanging out with guests instead of stuck in the kitchen
02 -
- Room temperature avocados mash so much easier than cold ones straight from the fridge
- The beef mixture actually tastes better if you make it a day ahead and let the spices meld
- Keep your guacamole from turning brown by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface
03 -
- Mix a little lime juice into the sour cream for an instant elevated flavor
- Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika on top of the guacamole for extra wow factor