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Rinse black beans and set aside to air dry.
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Cut flour tortillas into quarters, making 4 triangular pieces.
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Press each tortilla piece into the cups of a muffin or cupcake pan, filling 24 cups for the first batch.
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Heat oven to 375F.
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Mix together 1 cup of water and 1 1/2 packets taco seasoning.
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Set aside.
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Cook ground beef until brown and tender.
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Drain and remove fat/oil.
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Add 2/3 of seasoning mixture to beef and set aside remaining 1/3.
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Cook beef and seasoning on medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally.
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Set aside beef, keeping warm.
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In a saucepan, heat refried beans and remaining 1/3 of seasoning mixture, on medium heat until well combined and hot.
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Set aside.
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For first batch, fill each tortilla cup with the seasoned ground beef.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese atop beef.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortillas turn golden brown.
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Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from pan and place on cooling rack.
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Press remaining tortilla pieces into pan cups.
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Spoon refried beans into tortilla cups, add the black beans and top with cheese.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown.
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Top each taco cup with shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
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Best when served immediately.
