Tex-Mex Tarts Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons taco sauce; ¼ cup green peppers, finely diced or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced; ¾ cup crushed tortilla chips; 1 lb leanest 98% lean ground beef; ½ cup quick-cooking oats; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 30 slices jalapeno peppers, jarred pickled variety

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, taco sauce, green pepper & chips; set aside.
3
In a larger bowl, hand mix ground beef, oats, taco seasoning & water.
4
Squish it around with your hands to distribute the seasoning well.
5
Divide the meat mixture in 30 equal portions.
6
Press each portion on the bottom & up the sides of miniature muffin cups, forming a shell.
7
Place a spoonful of sour cream mixture in each meat shell, mounding slightly.
8
Sprinkle each tart with cheese.
9
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
10
Remove from oven & immediately top with jalapeno slices.
11
Use a spoon to carefully remove tarts from pan.
12
Serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons taco sauce, ¼ cup green peppers, finely diced or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced, ¾ cup crushed tortilla chips, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex-Mex Tarts

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Variations & substitutions

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