Taco Cones
Serves: 3
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
56
Sweetness
53
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Special equipment: heavy-duty aluminum foil Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2
Put an oven rack in the lowest position with a 6-inch clearance above
3
Cut eight 6-inch squares of heavy-duty foil and eight 1-inch squares of heavy-duty foil
4
Using the larger foil squares, wrap each sugar cone, molding to the shape of the cone to cover completely and tucking in excess
5
Spray the outside of the foil generously with cooking spray and set aside
6
Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to a medium pan over medium-high heat, then add the onions
7
Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes
8
Add the beef and garlic and cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 minutes, then add the chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt and stir well to incorporate
9
Add the salsa and 1/3 cup of water and cook, breaking apart the meat and stirring, until the sauce is bubbly and the beef is browned, 4 minutes more
10
Remove from the heat and set aside
11
Brush both sides of each of the tortillas using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil
12
Curl a tortilla into a cone shape with a closed point and a 3-inch-diameter top and secure the seam with a toothpick
13
Trim the top of the cone with scissors to make an even edge
14
Slip a sugar cone inside the tortilla cone to help hold its shape and put it on a large baking sheet
15
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cones
16
Bake for 5 minutes, then wrap the tip of each cone with the small foil squares to keep the tips from burning
17
Return to the oven until the cones are lightly browned and crisp and hold their shape, 5 to 7 minutes more
18
Remove the foil tips, and carefully remove the foil cone inserts and the toothpicks
19
Unwrap and reserve the sugar cones for another use
20
If the tortilla cones are still soft, return them, empty, to the oven, to cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes more
21
Meanwhile reheat the meat filling and set it out along with the cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, salsa, hot sauce and lime wedges for a taco bar
22
Serve the cones hot from the oven, allowing each eater to build his or her own taco