Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
Cornbread mix, prepared according to package instructions for cupcakes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, for topping
1 large tomato, diced
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Cornbread Base:
Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cornbread mix package.
Prepare the cornbread mix according to the package instructions.
Pour the batter into a muffin tin to create cupcake shapes.
Bake until they’re firm but not fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes (adjust based on your cornbread mix instructions).
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While the cornbread cupcakes are baking, cook and season your ground beef with taco seasoning.
Once the cupcakes are nearly done, remove them from the oven.
Use a spoon to scoop out the center of each cupcake, creating space for the filling.
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Fill the hollowed-out centers of the cornbread cupcakes with the seasoned, cooked ground beef.
Be generous with the filling to ensure every bite is packed with flavor.
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Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef-filled cupcakes.
Return them to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
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Once out of the oven, top each taco cupcake with a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
For an extra indulgent twist, add a dollop of guacamole on top.