Ingredients
- Mini taco cups or small tortilla chips
- Ground beef or turkey (or vegetarian options like black beans or lentils)
- Seasonings: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Olives, chopped
- Pickled red onions
- Halloween-themed toppings: black olives, orange bell peppers, green onions
- Optional: shredded cooked chicken or beef for extra protein
Instructions
- Cook your ground meat in a skillet over medium heat with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until fully cooked and flavors meld. For vegetarian, sauté black beans with similar seasonings.
- Arrange all toppings and fillings in bowls or trays. Decorate the setup with Halloween-themed items like mini pumpkins or spooky napkins.
- Guests assemble their own tacos by filling mini taco cups or tortilla chips with seasoned meat or beans, then customizing with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, sour cream, and salsa. Get creative with toppings like spooky chicken parm sliders or themed desserts.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients a day ahead for quick assembly.
- Keep leftovers in airtight containers—store cooked meats separately from fresh toppings.
- Reheat meats before serving and assemble fresh toppings just before guests arrive.
- Serve in mini cauldrons or themed bowls for added spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Party Food
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Flexible (vegetarian options available)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg