Tortilla cups hold their shape because masa harina's gluten-free proteins set at 350°F, creating edible bowls that won't collapse.
High Protein Nacho Cups
Dive into these High Protein Nacho Cups, where succulent extra-lean beef meets the irresistible crunch of Doritos! Topped with gooey melted cheese and zesty salsa, these flavorful bites are perfect for a satisfying snack or a fun party appetizer. Get ready to indulge guilt-free!
Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Red Onion 20g (0.71 oz)
- Woolworths Chunky Tomato Salsa 40g (1.41 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Extra Lean Beef 150g (0.33 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Doritos Cheese Supreme 27g (11 chips) (0.95 oz)
- Coles Light Tasty Shredded Cheddar 40g (1.41 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Taco Seasoning 9.4g (0.33 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Red Capsicum 20g (0.71 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix crushed Doritos and light cheese in a muffin tin.
- 2
Cook Mexican taco mince along with some red onion and capsicum.
- 3
Pop it on top of the Dorito base, add some salsa and more cheese.
- 4
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 8 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the Dorito-cheese mixture firmly into muffin cups using a shot glass or small measuring cup to create a compact base that won't crumble when loaded.technique
- ✓Cook your taco mince to 165°F internal temperature and drain excess fat completely - wet filling will make Dorito cups soggy within 3-4 minutes.timing165°F internal temperature
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of crushed Doritos to cheese for the base - too much cheese creates a rubbery texture, too little won't bind the chips.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Preheat your oven to exactly 180°C and bake for 8 minutes maximum - the Doritos will burn quickly due to their corn oil content and seasoning salts.timing180°C, 8 minutes maximum
- ✓Add salsa only in the final 2 minutes of baking to prevent moisture from making the base soggy while still warming it through.timingFinal 2 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Tortilla cups hold their shape because masa harina's gluten-free proteins set at 350°F, creating edible bowls that won't collapse.
High Protein Nacho Cups
Dive into these High Protein Nacho Cups, where succulent extra-lean beef meets the irresistible crunch of Doritos! Topped with gooey melted cheese and zesty salsa, these flavorful bites are perfect for a satisfying snack or a fun party appetizer. Get ready to indulge guilt-free!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Red Onion 20g (0.71 oz)
- Woolworths Chunky Tomato Salsa 40g (1.41 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Extra Lean Beef 150g (0.33 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Doritos Cheese Supreme 27g (11 chips) (0.95 oz)
- Coles Light Tasty Shredded Cheddar 40g (1.41 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Taco Seasoning 9.4g (0.33 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Red Capsicum 20g (0.71 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix crushed Doritos and light cheese in a muffin tin.
- 2
Cook Mexican taco mince along with some red onion and capsicum.
- 3
Pop it on top of the Dorito base, add some salsa and more cheese.
- 4
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 8 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the Dorito-cheese mixture firmly into muffin cups using a shot glass or small measuring cup to create a compact base that won't crumble when loaded.technique
- ✓Cook your taco mince to 165°F internal temperature and drain excess fat completely - wet filling will make Dorito cups soggy within 3-4 minutes.timing165°F internal temperature
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of crushed Doritos to cheese for the base - too much cheese creates a rubbery texture, too little won't bind the chips.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Preheat your oven to exactly 180°C and bake for 8 minutes maximum - the Doritos will burn quickly due to their corn oil content and seasoning salts.timing180°C, 8 minutes maximum
- ✓Add salsa only in the final 2 minutes of baking to prevent moisture from making the base soggy while still warming it through.timingFinal 2 minutes