Ingredients
- 1 pound ground hamburger
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 large jalapeno, diced
- 3/4 cup water
- Seasoning mix (see recipe below)
- 12 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for topping.
- Taco Seasoning Blend
- (for 1 pound ground beef)
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt if desired
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Cook the ground hamburger thoroughly, drain and return to a clean skillet.
In a separate skillet, saute the diced onion and jalapeno and add it to the hamburger.
Blend in the seasoning and toss to coat.
Heat the mixture on high and add water; reduce and let simmer on med/low for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cut 4-inch diameter circles out of the flour tortillas. A standard margarita glass is about the right size for measuring and a pizza cutter gets the job done quickly. (Bake the leftovers for extra chips.)
Wrap tortilla circles (3 to 4 at a time) in a wet paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
Mold the circles into a lightly greased muffin tin.
Add a layer of shredded cheese in the bottom, add about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture, then top with cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 20 minutes.
When they're done, just pop them out and add your favorite toppings, including lettuce and tomato. Add a dollop of salsa, fresh or jarred, if desired.