Taco cones

Ingredients:

• 8 ice cream cones
• 2 tbsp + 1 tsp rapeseed oil (canola)
• 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
• 450 g of ground beef
• 2 small cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 cup salsa + extra for serving
• 8 soft wheat tortillas, 15cm in diameter.
• 1 cup shredded cheddar, Mexican cheese blend, or crumbled cotija cheese
• Cubed avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced fresh or pickled jalapeños, diced cherry tomatoes, hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving
• Special equipment: heavy-duty aluminum foil

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Position the rack on the bottom shelf of the oven.
2. Cut eight 6-inch squares of heavy-duty foil and eight 1-inch squares. Wrap each ice cream cone with the larger squares of foil, covering it completely and tucking in any excess. Generously spray the outside of the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon of canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
4. Add the ground beef and garlic and cook, breaking up the ground beef with a spoon, for 2 minutes, then add the chili powder and 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Add the salsa and 1/3 cup of water and cook, breaking up the beef and stirring, until the sauce comes to a boil and the beef is cooked through, another 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Brush each tortilla on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Wrap the tortilla around the waffle cone and secure the seam with a toothpick. Trim the top of the tortilla with scissors to create a clean edge. Place on a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cones.
6. Bake for 5 minutes, then wrap the tip of each cone with small squares of foil to prevent burning. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown and crispy, another 5-7 minutes. Remove the foil tips and carefully remove the inner cones and toothpicks. Discard the toothpicks.
7. Unwrap the waffle cones and set aside for another use. If the tortilla cones are still soft, return them empty to the oven and bake until crispy, another 1-2 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, heat up the meat filling and set up a taco bar with cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, tomatoes, salsa, hot sauce, and lime wedges.
9. Serve the tortilla cones hot from the oven and encourage guests to build their own tacos.