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Kid-Friendly Taco Cups

This recipe features crispy, baked taco cups filled with seasoned ground pork, cheese, and fresh toppings. These fun and easy-to-make mini tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a kid-friendly meal that the whole family will enjoy.

  • 15 minutes
  • 12 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked, if available)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

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Ingredients

Serving Size:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories90
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol25 mg
Carbohydrates3 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars1 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein9 g
Minerals
Calcium36 mg
Potassium190 mg
Sodium258 mg
Copper55 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium13 mg
Phosphorus94 mg
Selenium7 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A28 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120.8 mg
Vitamin C17 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K16 mcg
Folate13 mcg DFE
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin2 mg
Choline26 mg

Source:

  • Created by the National Pork Board, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program