Wonton Taco Cups (Print Version)
Crispy wonton cups filled with seasoned beef, salsa, and melted cheese, perfect for quick parties or dinner.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
→ Seasonings and Sauces
02 -
1 ounce packet taco seasoning
03 -
½ cup chunky salsa (mild or hot)
04 -
½ tablespoon olive oil (optional, for lean meat)
→ Wrappers
05 -
24 wonton wrappers
→ Cheese
06 -
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
→ Optional Toppings
07 -
Diced tomatoes
08 -
Sour cream
09 -
Diced red onion
10 -
Chopped cilantro
11 -
Taco sauce
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
02 -
Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat if using lean meat. Add ground beef and break into crumbles as it browns.
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Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and salsa. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 -
Place two wonton wrappers overlapping at angles into each muffin cup to form cups. If using larger wrappers, one wrapper may suffice to cover each cup.
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Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each wonton cup.
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Bake uncovered for 10 minutes until wonton wrappers are toasted and lightly browned.
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Immediately top each cup with shredded cheese to melt, then garnish with optional toppings of your choice.
# Extra Tips & Details:
01 -
Use oil only if cooking lean ground beef; otherwise, skip. Do not add water to taco seasoning; salsa provides enough liquid.
02 -
Leftovers keep best in an airtight container for 2-3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
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Ground beef mixture can be made ahead and frozen; assembled cups do not freeze well.