Mini Taco Cups
Transform your taco night with these irresistibly crunchy and flavorful Mini Taco Cups! Perfectly portioned and brimming with seasoned ground beef (or your protein of choice), these bite-sized delights are baked to crispy perfection in wonton wrappers, making them a fun and creative twist on traditional tacos. Each cup is layered with gooey melted cheese and topped with fresh ingredients like juicy chopped tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, and creamy sour cream, letting you customize to your heart's content. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re an ideal appetizer for parties, game days, or family dinners. Whether you’re serving them as a snack or a meal, these Mini Taco Cups are a surefire crowd-pleaser that pack all the bold flavors of classic tacos into a handheld, fuss-free treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternative)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
- 24 pieces wonton wrappers
- 0.5 cup chopped tomatoes
- 0.5 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for topping)
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly coated and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat.
Place one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, pressing it down gently to form a base. Add a second wonton wrapper rotated 90 degrees on top of the first to create a layered cup shape.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the taco meat mixture into each wonton cup.
Top each cup with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the taco cups from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Carefully lift them out of the muffin tin using a fork or small spatula.
Top each taco cup with your desired toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 4970 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.9 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1085 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
