These vegan taco cups are a fun twist on traditional tacos! Packed with seasoned meat, melty cheese, and filled with all your favorite taco toppings, they’re the perfect party snack or easy weeknight dinner!

Vegan Taco Cups: The Perfect Party App

Looking for a creative and delicious twist on traditional tacos? These vegan taco cups are the ultimate finger food! They’re packed with flavorful seasoned vegan ground, melty cheese, and your favorite taco toppings—all neatly tucked into crispy flour tortillas. Whether you’re hosting a party or preparing an easy weeknight dinner, these taco cups will quickly become a crowd favorite. Plus, they’re super easy to make and customizable!

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Taco Cups

• Perfect for Parties: These handheld cups are great for serving as appetizers or snacks at gatherings.
• Customizable: Add your favorite toppings and adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
• Kid-Friendly: With all the classic taco flavors, these are a fun and mess-free way to enjoy tacos.
• Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or if you need to make a crowd-pleasing dish in a pinch!
• Meal Prep Friendly: Make a big batch and reheat for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients for Vegan Taco Cups

FOR A FULL AND DETAILED INGREDIENTS LIST, PLEASE SEE THE RECIPE CARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST

• Vegan ground beef: Use any brand you prefer. Since I’m usually making this for a large crowd of mostly (if not all) non-vegans, I tend to use Impossible or Beyond Meat. For more plant-forward protein options, feel free to sub the vegan ground for beans or crumbled tofu. Please note cooking times and instructions may vary if using substitutions.
• Taco seasoning: To really streamline this recipe, I will typically use a packet of premade taco seasoning. I usually always have a few stocked in my pantry! Feel free to make your own seasoning blend if you prefer!
• Chopped green chilies
• Vegan cheese shreds
• Street-style flour tortillas: I find flour tortillas easier to work with, and when making these for a got-together or larger crowd convenience is key for me! Feel free to sub for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option (or if that’s just what your prefer), but make sure to heat them up un the microwave for a few seconds to make them a bit more pliable.
• Vegan Sour Cream
• Fresh Diced Tomatoes
• Chopped Cilantro
• Hot Sauce

How to Make Vegan Taco Cups

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Cook the Vegan Ground:

Heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the vegan ground beef, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup water. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

3. Mix in Chilies and Cheese:

Stir in the chopped green chilies and vegan cheese shreds, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is partially melted. Remove the mixture from heat.

4. Prepare Tortilla Cups:

Brush a teaspoon of oil into the holes of a cupcake pan. Place each tortilla into the pan, folding the sides as necessary to form cup shapes. Fill each cup with 2-3 tablespoons of the beefless mixture.

5. Bake, Garnish, and ENJOY!

Bake the taco cups in the preheated oven for 15-25 minutes until the edges of the tortillas are crispy and golden brown. Top each taco cup with shredded lettuce, vegan sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips and FAQs

• Tortillas: Street-style flour tortillas work best for creating the perfect cup size.
• Vegan Ground Options: Use your favorite vegan ground beef alternative, such as Beyond or Impossible, for the most authentic texture and flavor.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the taco filling ahead of time and simply assemble and bake before serving.
• Toppings: Get creative with your toppings—add jalapeños, avocado, or vegan queso for extra flavor!

Can I make these vegan taco cups gluten-free?

Yes! Just swap the flour tortillas for gluten-free corn tortillas to make this dish gluten-free.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftover taco cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake in the oven at 350°F until heated through, about 10 minutes.

These Vegan Taco Cups Will Be Your New Go-To!

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a quick weeknight meal, these Vegan Taco Cups are a must-try. They’re fun, customizable, and packed with all the delicious flavors of a classic taco, but in a convenient, handheld form. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike! If you try this dish and enjoy it, I wanna know! Snap a photo, take a video, or make a story and post it to Instagram or TikTok, and tag me at @eat_figs_not_pigsand #EatFigsNotPigs. I love seeing your recreations of my recipes!

Vegan Taco Cups

Ashley

These vegan taco cups are a fun twist on traditional tacos! Packed with seasoned meat, melty cheese, and filled with all your favorite taco toppings, they’re the perfect party snack or easy weeknight dinner!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 34 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Lunch/Dinner, Snack, Tacos

Cuisine American, Mexican-Inspired

Servings 12 Taco Cups

Ingredients

  

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• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 12 oz vegan ground
• 3 TBS of Taco Seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• ½ cup chopped green chilies
• ½ cup vegan cheese shreds
• 12 street-style flour tortillas
• ¾ cup shredded lettuce, for garnish
• Vegan sour cream, for drizzling
• Fresh diced tomatoes, for garnish
• Chopped cilantro, for garnish
• Hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350° F
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground, taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Add the chilies and shredded cheese, and continue to cook until most of the cheese is partially melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat.
• Brush a teaspoon of oil in the holes of a cupcake pan and place the tortillas into the pan, folding the sides if you have to. Fill each tortilla with about 2-3 tablespoons of beefless mixture. Repeat this process until all of your taco cups are filled and place in the oven to bake until the tortillas are slightly crisp around the edges, 15 to 25 minutes.
• Garnish with lettuce, vegan sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro and hot sauce, and enjoy!

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