These little taco gems can be served as appetizers or part of a light meal. Holiday parties, Cinco de Mayo, Sunday football get togethers would be the perfect time to make a few of them for your guests.
non-stick cooking spray
1/4 c. diced white onion
1 lb. lean ground beef
1.25 oz. packet Old El Paso™ Seasoning Mix
4 c. Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 c. water
15 oz. can black beans, drained
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion, salsa
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 12 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
Brown ground beef in a skillet; discard fat. Add taco seasoning mix plus the water called for on the seasoning packet; simmer 4-5 minutes; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix Bisquick™ mix and water until blended. The mixture will be thick and the texture of pizza dough. Press 1-2 T. dough into the bottom of each muffin tin; press slightly up the sides.
Spoon about 1-2 T. taco meat over the tops of each dough filled tin; spoon about 1-2 t. black beans over the taco meat.
Bake for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the cheese over each; bake for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Remove pies from tin.
Serve, topped with desired taco toppings.
12 mini-taco pies.