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High Protein Low Cal Mini Tacos

High Protein Low Cal Mini Tacos

These High Protein Low Cal Mini Tacos are the perfect macro-friendly snack or meal prep option. Made with lean ground beef, sautéed bell peppers and onions, green chilies, and low-sodium taco seasoning, all packed inside mini corn tortillas and topped with non-fat cheddar cheese. They’re air-fried or baked to crispy perfection and are incredibly satisfying while keeping your macros in check.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 16 mini tacos

Calories: 78 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - lean ground beef
  • ½ cup - non-fat cheddar cheese
  • 16 - Mission mini street taco tortillas (corn)
  • 1 - red bell pepper
  • ½ - red onion
  • 4 ounces - canned green chilies
  • 1 packet - low-sodium taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 380°F or air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add taco seasoning, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and green chilies. Stir and cook for 3–5 minutes until softened and combined.
  4. Wrap 8 tortillas at a time in a damp paper towel, then foil, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to make them pliable.
  5. Once softened, fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and top with a small sprinkle of non-fat cheddar cheese.
  6. Fold and place in air fryer or on a baking sheet.
  7. Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes or bake at 380°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Energy: 78 kcal | Total Fat: 2 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 2 g | Cholesterol: 18 mg | Total Carbs: 9 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 1 g | Proteins: 8 g | Sodium: 63 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 1 g

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