Easy Taco Cups Recipe
These Easy Taco Cups are a delicious and fun twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a family-friendly meal, these taco cups bake to golden perfection in just over 30 minutes and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb. ground beef (90/10)
- ½ white onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz.) canned petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Cups
- 24 wonton wrappers (2 per cup)
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray (for muffin tin)
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the taco filling: Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and all the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper). Cook the beef until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Then add the drained diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the taco cups: Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup and gently press it down to form the cup shape. Sprinkle a small layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the wonton, then add a second wonton wrapper on top, pressing it gently so it adheres to the cheese. Spoon about one tablespoon of the beef mixture into each cup, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake the cups: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 13-17 minutes. The wonton wrappers should be toasted and the cheese melted and bubbly. Check the cups around 10 minutes to prevent burning and bake until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
- Finish and serve: Remove the taco cups from the oven and carefully run a sharp knife around each cup’s edge to loosen them from the muffin tin. Pop the taco cups out, garnish with your preferred toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, or diced tomatoes, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, allow the taco cups to bake for the full 17 minutes but monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adding fresh jalapeño or hot sauce to the filling will add some heat.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free wonton wrappers or small corn tortillas pressed into muffin tins.
- These taco cups are best served immediately to maintain crispiness, but can be reheated in a toaster oven for a few minutes.
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