Chipotle Beef Taco Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Put tortillas onto the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 7 minutes on each side until crisp.
3. 3
   Set aside but leave the oven on.
4. 4
   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
5. 5
   Once hot, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6
   Add onions and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the beef and stir, cooking until completely browned.
8. 8
   Stir in the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chili powder and cumin.
9. 9
   Mix well until combined and cook an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked.
10. 10
    Drain any excess grease.
11. 11
    Place a spoonful of beef mixture on top of each tortilla triangle.
12. 12
    Top with a sprinkle of cheese then place back on the baking sheet and bake 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
13. 13
    While the mixture bakes, prepare guacamole.
14. 14
    Mix the flesh of the avocado with the onion and lime and use the back of a fork to mash the mixture together.
15. 15
    Add salt to taste.
16. 16
    When the taco bites are finished baking, top with a scoop of guacamole.