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Crispy Beef Cones

Seasoned ground beef packed into golden baked tortilla cones and topped with melted cheese. A fun, crispy, handheld snack perfect for game day or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Skillet |
  • 1 | Baking sheet |
  • 1 | Toothpicks |
  • 1 | Spoon | for filling

Ingredients
  

  • 1 | lb | ground beef |
  • 1 | | onion | diced
  • 2 | tablespoons | tomato paste |
  • 1 | teaspoon | chili powder |
  • 1 | teaspoon | paprika |
  • 1 | | salt | to taste
  • 1 | | black pepper | to taste
  • 6 | | flour tortillas |
  • 1 1/2 | cups | shredded cheese | cheddar-mozzarella blend
  • 1 | | toothpicks | for securing
  • 1 | | fresh parsley | for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut flour tortillas into wedges.
  • Roll each wedge into a cone and secure with a toothpick.
  • Bake cones at 375°F until golden and crispy.
  • Remove toothpicks and fill cones with the beef mixture.
  • Top each cone with shredded cheese.
  • Return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Tip: Bake the cones until fully golden so they stay crisp after filling.

Notes

Bake empty cones ahead and store in an airtight container.
Fill and melt cheese just before serving for best texture.
Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crispness.
Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side.