Kid-Friendly Taco Cups - $2.56 a serving

Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 3 pantry staples excluded. 2 matches are flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.

heirloom cherry tomatoes drives this basket at $5.00, 16% of the total. The next biggest lines are ground pork ($3.99) and shredded cheddar cheese ($3.50). $18.87 of the basket - 62% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.

• Private Selection® Petite Medley Snacking Tomatoes · about 530 g left, $3.90 of value
• McCormick Ground Cumin · about 42 g left, $3.41 of value
• Kroger® Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese · about 398 g left, $3.07 of value
• Kroger® Chili Powder Shaker · about 110 g left, $2.42 of value
• Kroger® Tender Baby Spinach Bag Salad · about 253 g left, $1.96 of value
• Badia® Smoked Paprika · about 56 g left, $1.66 of value

This recipe features crispy, baked taco cups filled with seasoned ground pork, cheese, and fresh toppings. These fun and easy-to-make mini tacos are perfect ...

• 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup baby spinach, shredded
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked, if available)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and chopped onion. Stir occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ground pork, peppers and spinach. Stir to crumble meat, cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
3. Return to heat and add seasonings, stirring to combine. Brown meat 2–3 minutes more and until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Season with salt if desired.
5. Arrange 12 serving cups on a platter and fill with cooked pork mixture. Top with your choice of toppings and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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