Description
Easy Taco Cups are crispy, fun, bite sized appetizers made with golden wonton wrappers, savory taco seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh colorful toppings. They are perfect for parties, game days, or simple family dinners, offering big flavor in a small, irresistible package.
Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers, 24 pieces
- Ground beef, 1 pound
- Onion, finely diced, 1 small
- Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
- Taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste, 1 tablespoon
- Water or broth, 1/2 cup
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, 1 1/2 cups
- Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin tin cup, then rotate and press a second wrapper on top for extra sturdiness. Lightly brush with olive oil.
- Bake the wonton shells in a 375°F oven for 7 to 8 minutes until crisp and lightly golden. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water or broth. Simmer until thick and flavorful.
- Spoon the taco filling into each baked wonton cup without overfilling.
- Top each cup with shredded cheese and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Remove from the oven and finish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, or green onions.
Notes
- Simmer the filling until thick to keep the cups from becoming soggy.
- Bake the wonton shells until crisp for best texture.
- Assemble just before serving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: taco cups, appetizer, wonton taco cups, party snacks, easy taco bites