Crispy Mini Taco Cups in Wontons
These crispy mini taco cups made from wonton wrappers are a quick, flavorful, and addictive snack perfect for parties or casual get-togethers. They combine a crunchy shell with a savory, cheesy beef filling for a bite-sized comfort food treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers (thin, square sheets)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning (store-bought packet or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper)
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Olive oil or cooking spray (to brush or spray wonton wrappers)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush or spray each wonton wrapper with oil on both sides. Gently press one wrapper into each muffin cup, forming a bowl shape. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning with ¼ cup water. Simmer until liquid reduces and mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture evenly into each wonton shell, about 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over each filled cup.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until wonton wrappers are golden and crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cups cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, or avocado.
Notes
Use a light brush or spray of oil on wonton wrappers to ensure crispiness. Let wontons sit at room temperature before baking to prevent cracking. Drain beef well to avoid soggy cups. Do not overfill cups to maintain shape. Bake on middle rack for even cooking. Leftovers reheat well in toaster oven; avoid microwaving to keep crispiness. Freeze pre-baked cups and bake from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini taco cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 7
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